EEG Technician - Full Time - Hours Vary

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Assistant to perform neurophysiology studies under supervision. You will operate EEG/neurodiagnostic equipment, ensure patient safety, and document results in the EMR.

Strong communication, ability to work independently, and basic computer literacy are required; prior EEG/clinical lab experience preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. EEG certification within two years of hire.
• Board registry eligibility preferred for licensure.
• Enrollment or completion of CA AHEP accredited programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates neurodiagnostic equipment and produces quality studies.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices.
• Documents observations in EMR and patient records.
• Assists with various neurodiagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Participates in training and department meetings.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic

Independent work

Windows basics

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABRET preferred

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Neurodiagnostic equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and are trained to understand with complete competency in recognizing normal and abnormal electrical activity. This will include the following technical detail, test set-up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current and Maintain BCLS; EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two years.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Board registry eligible preferred.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Enrollment or completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, ABRET approved Neurodiagnostic Training program or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Preferred Experience: At least 6 (six) months of direct patient care experience.
• One Year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting preferred.
• Experience with multiple modalities desired: EEG Electroencephalography, EP - Evoked Potentials, IOM - Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM - Long Term Monitoring and NCS - Nerve Conduction Studies preferred.
• Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to perform quality neurodiagnostic procedures. Ability to work independently and effectively with others. Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge. Basic computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Technologist is familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
• Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes.
• Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols.
• Maintains patient records according to department procedure.
• Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation).
• Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record.
• Meet productivity standards as defined by the department.
• Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies).
• Attends department meetings.
• Participate in assigned training and education courses.
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
• Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned.
• Continually monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety via remote video monitoring.
• Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
• Documents observations on patient's EEG recording as well as in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal & maintenance, etc. Under the direct supervision of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, the Neurodiagnostic Assistant will learn how to perform various neurodiagnostic procedures. Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact. Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with Biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.
• Facilitate workflow of the department with a variety of skills, such as burning CDs, cleaning equipment and other office skills.
• Recognize, classify and document interictal, ictal and post-ictal activity.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

• Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.