EEG Tech - PRN Float Pool

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an EEG Technician for the Network EEG Float Pool in Phoenix. The role involves performing standard and complex EEG procedures, including ECS brain death recordings, evoked potentials, CSA analysis, and EMG, using the 10-20 system and maintaining EEG equipment.

Qualified candidates will adapt methods to patient age groups, document results, and interact with patients and families. Training and certification in EEG are required, with BLS certification mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of an EEG training program (11 months) or 6 months on-the-job training.
• Prefer EEG program graduate with formal certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; Registered EEG Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and complex EEGs using the International 10-20 Placement System and applies electrodes.
• Measures electrode impedance, calibrates EEG machines and obtains recordings.
• Maintains equipment and inventory; reports major repairs.
• Records responses and interprets data while monitoring patient status.
• Explains procedures to patients and families and documents findings.

Education

EEG training program

On-the-job training

EEG program graduate/12 months on-the-job training (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State: Various Locations - Phoenix, AZ

Category:

Imaging Shift:

Day Department:

Network EEG Float Pool

PRN Float Pool position

Experience required

hours and days will vary

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Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The EEG TECHNICIAN position performs standard and complex electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures, Electro cerebral Silence (ECS) recordings to determine suspected brain death, Full Battery Evoked Response procedures, Computer Spectral Array of EEG activity, and Electromyography (EMG). The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served in the EEG department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development for each age group. The individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs standard and complex EEGs by measuring the patient's head, utilizing the International 10-20 Placement System, and applies electrodes to appropriate positions. Measures electrode impedance, calibrates and adjusts EEG machine. Obtains recordings, using activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and EEG findings.

Maintains equipment, and inventory of supplies. Reorders as necessary. Detects instrument malfunction, makes minor maintenance adjustments, or reports need for major repairs to Clinical Engineering.

Records routine clinical computer-averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory, somatosensory, or other stimuli with evoked response equipment. Recognizes any EP signal change due to electrical artifact, anesthetic effects, temperature, position or perfusion and determines the significant influences of any surgical events on the signal. Implements alternative methods or adjusts acquisition parameters to obtain optimal recordings.

Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.

Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons. Explains the recording procedures to the patient and any family members present.

Performs comprehensive analysis of raw and processed EEG using compressed spectral array (CSA).

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Required

Other / Certificate Completion of 11-month EEG training program OR 6 months on the job training Required

Other / Certificate Graduate of an EEG program or 12 months on-the job training. Preferred

Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Specialized training Preferred

EXPERIENCE

None except as indicated in Basic Education Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required

Registered EEG Technician - Certification R-EEG-T certificate. Preferred

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