EEG Technician (LJ)

Northwell Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled EEG Technician to perform essential electroencephalographic recordings. In this role, you will interact with patients to assess their conditions, operate EEG equipment, and ensure accurate recordings for physician interpretation. You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and monitoring patient safety during procedures. If you are passionate about patient care and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity offers a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited EEG program is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG recordings and maintain test recordings and equipment.
• Interview patients to assess their physical condition.
• Monitor patient responses and ensure their safety during procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

EEG Equipment Operation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma

EEG Program Certification

Tools

EEG Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings according to established standards and practices as ordered by Physician. Maintains test recordings and equipment.

Job Responsibility

Interviews patient to assess current physical condition
Abstracts relevant information for patient's medical record, obtaining additional information from patient and/or referring Physician, as required.
Translates procedures into layman's terms based on professional knowledge in order to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety.
Sets up equipment to administer particular procedure in a timely fashion.
Positions patient on examination table and applies electrodes on predetermined measured positions on patient’s head for optimum testing.
Checks equipment performance and selects predetermined electrode combinations and special combinations as required by case.
Operates EEG equipment to take electroencephalographic tracings. Obtains standard recordings, recognizing artifacts and taking appropriate steps to eliminate them.
Modifies recording protocol when abnormalities occur in EEG, adding electrodes in standard locations and devising appropriate recording techniques with minimal assistance.
Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
Monitors other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electrooculograms, respiration, etc.
Recognizes and responds to patient’s medical issues and physiological events (i.e. cardiac, respiratory, seizures, etc.) to ensure safety and welfare of patient.
Obtains recordings, including any/all abnormal clinical manifestations, for physician interpretation.
May assist Physician in surgical cases by setting up continuous EEG monitoring, video monitoring and in obtaining recordings during ECOG and Wada mapping.
Transports EEG equipment to patient’s rooms and various departments, as required.
Performs routine maintenance on EEG equipment. Identifies malfunctions and reports to management.
Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Graduate from an accredited or formal certificate EEG program, required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification, required.
Prior EEG experience, preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).