EEG TECH - NEURODIAGNOSTICS

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking an EEG Tech to join the Neurodiagnostics team. You will perform EEG recordings, place electrodes per the 10-20 system, and document patient history under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and an accredited ENDT or Polysomnographic training; ABRET eligibility is required. Full-time, with rotating weekends and holidays; standard shift is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and accredited ENDT or Polysomnographic tech training.
• One year digital EEG experience preferred.
• Eligible for examination for registration by ABRET.

Responsibilities

• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner according to the 10-20 system; ensure impedances meet standards.
• Obtain and document comprehensive patient history.
• Perform EEG recordings (routine, sleep, bedside, electrocerebral silence).
• Adjust settings and use extra electrodes or montages to obtain optimal recording.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report issues; maintain safety and infection control.

Skills

EEG

Patient history

Infection control

Emergency response

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

ENDT/Polysomnographic program

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | Full Time

Posted 11 days ago

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 8:00AM to 430PM rotating weekends and Holidays

Exempt: No

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Disorder Coordinator, performs EEG’s.

Other information:

Education:
High School graduate, and graduate of an accreditedElectroneurodiagnostic Technology Program, Polysomnographic Tech program or equivalent training.

Experience/Skills:
One year digital EEG experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Eligible for examination for registration by ABRET.

Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium
Lift:Frequently
Push: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Pull: Occasionally
Stand: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

1. Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 System. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
2. Obtains and documents comprehensive patient history.
3. Performs EEG record according to the standards of the department (routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral silence recording).
4. Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include control settings, extra electrodes, extra montages, and the use of activation procedures.
5. Knowledge of appropriate calibration and how to make adjustments. Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor patient or environmental artifact.
6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
7. Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment.
8. Knowledge of EEG internet application for physician interpretation.
9. Reporting of critical monitors to neurologist at the time of recording when needed.
10. Maintains equipment in working order. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and report to supervisor promptly.
11. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, department staff, physicians and other hospital staff.
12. Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, and general knowledge of EEG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
13. Participates in conferences and technical meetings.15Perform other duties as assigned.16. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.

EEG TECH - NEURODIAGNOSTICS - 13395

Posted 11 days ago

US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | Full Time

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 8:00AM to 430PM rotating weekends and Holidays

Exempt: No

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Disorder Coordinator, performs EEG’s.

Other information:

Education:
High School graduate, and graduate of an accreditedElectroneurodiagnostic Technology Program, Polysomnographic Tech program or equivalent training.

Experience/Skills:
One year digital EEG experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Eligible for examination for registration by ABRET.

Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium
Lift:Frequently
Push: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Pull: Occasionally
Stand: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

1. Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 System. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
2. Obtains and documents comprehensive patient history.
3. Performs EEG record according to the standards of the department (routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral silence recording).
4. Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include control settings, extra electrodes, extra montages, and the use of activation procedures.
5. Knowledge of appropriate calibration and how to make adjustments. Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor patient or environmental artifact.
6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
7. Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment.
8. Knowledge of EEG internet application for physician interpretation.
9. Reporting of critical monitors to neurologist at the time of recording when needed.
10. Maintains equipment in working order. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and report to supervisor promptly.
11. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, department staff, physicians and other hospital staff.
12. Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, and general knowledge of EEG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
13. Participates in conferences and technical meetings.15Perform other duties as assigned.16. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.