Under indirect supervision, operates EEG equipment and performs a variety of technical duties to measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by a physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders. Essential Responsibilities:1. Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state so as to be prepared to perform remedial action or call for assistance. 2. Screen inc... more details
Description:
Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision, operates EEG equipment and performs a variety of technical duties to measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by a physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state so as to be prepared to perform remedial action or call for assistance. 2. Screen incoming EEG referrals for urgency and appropriate activation procedures. 3. Advise patient on the E.E.G. procedure. 4. Position patient for testing; attach electrodes to patient in predetermined positions on forehead, scalp and ears in conformance with established practices and procedures or instructions of physician. 5. Record ohmmeter reading of electrodes or determine if resistance meets specified levels; reapply any surface electrodes that have high resistance. 6. Monitor patients brain wave activity to determine readiness for examination; set battery of selector switched as determined by EEG procedure in progress and activate machine. 7. Observe wave characteristics to detect evidence of brain disorders; mark machine graph and refer rare or complex cases to physicians; observe patient and eliminate from consideration all artifacts patiently- induced or induced by activity near the EEG center. 8. Record reactions to introduced stimuli such as flashing lights or intermittent tones or to activities induced by rapid breathing. 9. Stop machine and remove electrodes from patient; identify EEG graph with patients name, etc., and log information. 10 Examine characteristics of tracings in detail to detect any evidence of disorders not noted during examination; write reports on unusual wave characteristics and describe possible problems; comment on any special observations. 11 Monitor EMG as required; perform sleep studies and special studies such as brain deaths. 12 Perform other duties as required to include preparing monthly patient schedule, compiling laboratory statistics, writing and filing regular reports, cleaning and stocking machines and other supplies, sending dictated EEG reports to physicians, performing minor maintenance, and attending training meetings.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Knowledge of neurology. Six months experience working as an EEG Technician within the last three years. Basic electrical safety and electronics. Will perform in-patient and outpatient testing. Must be able to transport equipment from clinic to hospital. Must be able to take appointment information from various areas of the hospital and clinic, and contact patients when necessary. Majority of work will entail routine EEG and evoked potentials.
Education
EEG Technician certificate. High School Diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Computer skills in KPHC and Point preferred.
Notes:
• This is a full-time position for EEG Tech in Neurology covering Fontana and Ontario Clinics and Hospitals.
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