EEG Technician

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking an electroneurodiagnostic technologist to perform electrode placement and EEG studies with high quality and safety standards. You will adapt procedures to clinical needs and may travel to shared service hospitals to perform EEGs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, accreditation in electroneurodiagnostic technology or equivalent training, ABRET Part I eligibility or 1–3 years EEG experience, and CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology program or equivalent formal training.
• Eligible for ABRET Part I or 1-3 years EEG experience.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Universal Precautions Category I.

Responsibilities

• Measures and applies electrodes in 10-20 system; ensure impedances meet standards.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Performs high quality electroneurodiagnostic studies per lab standards.
• Adapts procedures and adjusts monitor/machine settings to define abnormalities.
• Travels to shared service hospitals to perform EEGs.
• Performs work duties per MMC Safety and Infection Control Standards.
• Recognizes and eliminates electrode artifacts to obtain adequate tests.
• Learns to perform Neonatal, Ambulatory EEG and Neurointensive Video EEG monitoring.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Electrode placement

Interpersonal skills

EEG studies

Adapt procedures

Safety compliance

Artifact recognition

Special EEG tests

Infection control

Travel to hospitals

Education

High School Graduate

Electroneurodiagnostic program (accredited)

Job description

Education:

High School Graduate.

Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology program, accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or equivalent formal training is required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Eligible for/or successful completion of the Part I examination for registration by ABRET and or 1-3 years experience in EEG.

CPR Certification, preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Universal Precautions Category I.

Moderate/Heavy physical effort required. Must be capable of standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting and holding for long periods of time.

• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 system. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.

• Performs high quality electroneurodiagnostic studies according to laboratory standards.

• Adapts procedures to clinical circumstances and implements alternative monitor and machine settings to better define abnormalities.

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

• Recognizes, eliminates and/or monitors electrode artifacts in order to obtain an adequate test.

• Learns to perform special procedure EEG tests, such as Neonatal recordings, Ambulatory EEG and Neurointensive Video EEG monitoring.
• Performs work duties in accordance with all MMC Safety and Infection Control Standards.
• Travels to shared service hospitals to perform EEGs.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.