EEG Technician Trainee

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking an EEG Technician to provide non-invasive EEG testing and continuous monitoring in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). You will set up equipment, edit data, and assist physicians to deliver clinical data for diagnosis.

Responsibilities include long-term monitoring, data entry, and collaboration with nursing staff during urgent situations, while maintaining patient safety and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Education: END program or on-the-job training with 2+ years experience.
• Preferred: END with an associate's degree and 1-year END experience.
• Credentials/Licensure: BCLS certification or ability to obtain on hire; ABRET within 2 years preferred.
• Related Experience: Completion of CCF EEG Course and Testing; non-invasive EEG testing competence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adult and pediatric patients using EEG and related equipment.
• Set up computer, calibrate amplifiers and save/edit recordings.
• Interact with patients during seizures and perform cognitive/motor tests.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Data entry

Communication with physicians

Education

END program or equivalent

Associate's degree in health sciences

ABRET certification within 2 years

BCLS certification

Tools

EEG equipment

Video recording equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: SUMMARY Provides non-invasive EEG testing and continuous monitoring for Neurology/Epilepsy patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), including computer set up, editing, and data mining. Responsible for the production of high quality neurodiagnostic tests needed to provide physicians with clinical data to aid in establishing a diagnosis. Communicates and works with Neurologists in a manner that improves patient care.

QUALIFICATION

Education Minimum Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic Program (END) program or on the job training with a minimum of two years' experience. Preferred Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic Program (END) with a minimum of an associate's degree and one-year electro neurodiagnostic experience. Credentials/Licensure Minimum Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification or ability to obtain upon hire. Preferred associate's degree in health sciences. Ability to complete certification as an EEG Technologist by the American Board of Electro neurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) within two years of hire. Related Experience Minimum Satisfactory completion of CCF EEG Course and Testing. Preferred Non-invasive EEG testing competence.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Ability to read, write, and understand English, comprehends training manuals, duty lists, paperwork and forms. Follows basic directions. Works independently and demonstrates safe work practices. Computer Competency Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions. Physical/Mental Stand, sit (80-100% of the time); Bend, climb, reach, restrain, twist (50-80%). Crawl, squat, crouch, stoop, kneel (21-50%); Lift / carry, push / pull objects weighing more than 60 lbs. (50-80%); Perform detailed tasks (5-20%), work with interruptions and changing work priorities (80-100%); Hear speech, speak loudly / softly; Distinguish sounds, colors, hot / cold surfaces, temperatures, odors; Utilize far / near vision depth perception, fine motor skills, manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs. Ability to physically operate safe patient movement equipment in compliance with the Safe Patient Movement Policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electro physiological recording equipment.
• Sets up computer and calibrates amplifiers using appropriate settings.
• Works with several different computer programs to save sample recordings, edit data, archive data, and enter pertinent information into the epilepsy database.
• Interacts with patients during seizures or spells, interviews the patient and performs tests of cognitive, motor, memory and speech functions during and following seizures.
• Provides assistance to nursing staff as required in all urgent situations.
• Scans patient’s data continually for spikes, seizures and other unusual recordings and artifacts.
• Troubleshoots all EEG, video equipment, connectors and cabling. Ensures all video equipment is properly focused, iris adjusted and camera positions are correct for patient’s seizures.
• Performs record keeping duties using the computer, maintains daily logs of the patient’s status and reports same to co-workers.
• Compiles and forwards billing information to the work leader or supervisor.
• Knowledge of set-up for recording and stimulation of monitoring electrodes and care for patients with invasive electrodes. Helps with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.
• Explains monitoring procedures to the patients and their families.
• Performs all duties of an EEG Technician.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures (i.e. EMG).
• Maintains adequate supply inventory.
• Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures and operates all machines, in a safe and proper manner.
• Performs all clerical and support functions associated with neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Articulates exam results accurately, as directed by Neurologist to physicians or designee and RNs.
• Responsible for self-education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.