EEG Reader

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EEG reader technologist to join their team. This full-time role involves collaborating with neurologists to analyze EEG data and present findings during patient rounds. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of EEG waveforms and have experience in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include annotating EEG findings, writing detailed reports, and participating in advanced neurophysiological studies. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EEG waveforms and seizure classification.
• Experience in healthcare and proficiency in computer management.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate continuous EEG recording data.
• Present EEG data in daily patient rounds and write detailed reports.
• Participate in intraoperative monitoring and compile EEG clips.

Skills

EEG waveform analysis

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electroneurodiagnostics

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Epic software

Natus software

Job description

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Hybrid onsite

Summary:

In collaboration with the Epileptologist/Neurologists, the EEG reader technologist reviews and evaluates continuous, raw video EEG recording data from the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and inpatient hospital units.

Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for accurately making edits of the record, annotating normal and abnormal EEG findings, recognize artifact, subtle seizures and changes in level of consciousness...

2.Presents EEG/video data and study evolution in daily patient rounds to staff physician/epileptologist, describing current seizures, their frequency, duration and interictal findings

3.Writes detailed description of EEG patterns, clinical behavior, seizure semiology, and provides report to epileptologist/Neurologists and other medical staff, writing final report under supervision of Neurologist/Epileptologist.

4.Participates in intraoperative and extraoperative electrocorticography, brain mapping, WADA's, and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring studies.

5.Compiles selection of representative EEG and video clips for presentation in multidisciplinary epilepsy conference as requested.

6.Supports hospital and division goals and objectives through daily staff coaching, mentoring, education and research initiatives.

7.Performs high quality standard EEG using technically adequate criterion

8.Other duties as required.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Strong knowledge of EEG waveforms, normal and abnormal for all ages, pharmacologic effects on EEG, and seizure classification

2.Strong organizational skills, attentiveness to details, computer and database management skills.

3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to enhance communication and promote conflict resolution.

4.Good oral and written communication skills

5.Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.

6. Experience in healthcare is required.

7.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Epic and Natus software is preferred.

Education and Experience
1.Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in Electroneurodiagnostics from an accredited college preferred.

2.Certification: Certification in Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) required within one year of hire. Registries/certification in Evoked Potentials (R. EP T.) and/or Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) preferred. Healthcare provider BLS certification required.

3.Years of experience: 3- 5 years experience as REEG preferred.

4.Years of experience supervising: not required

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Fixed Hybrid