EEG Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside is seeking an EEG Technician to operate EEG equipment and collect data for physician diagnosis under indirect supervision. The role involves preparing patients, attaching electrodes, recording readings, and monitoring brain wave activity.

The technician will review medical records, screen referrals, and communicate procedures to patients. Flexibility for weekend work and hospital calls is required, and a strong grounding in neurology and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of neurology.
• Six months EEG technician experience within the last three years.
• Basic electrical safety and electronics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state.
• Screen incoming EEG referrals for urgency and appropriate activation procedures.
• Advise patient on the EEG procedure.
• Position patient for testing and attach electrodes in predetermined positions.
• Record electrode readings and ensure proper resistance.
• Monitor brain wave activity and adjust equipment as needed.
• Observe wave characteristics and flag unusual findings for physicians.
• Record reactions to stimuli and breathing exercises.
• Stop tests, remove electrodes, and log information.
• Examine tracings for disorders and write reports on unusual wave patterns.
• Monitor EMG and perform sleep and special studies as required.
• Prepare monthly patient schedules, compile laboratory statistics, write and file regular reports, clean and stock equipment, and attend training meetings.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Electrical safety basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Registered EEG Technologist Certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, operates EEG equipment and performs a variety of technical duties to measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by a physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state so as to be prepared to perform remedial action or call for assistance.
• Screen incoming EEG referrals for urgency and appropriate activation procedures.
• Advise patient on the E.E.G. procedure.
• Position patient for testing; attach electrodes to patient in predetermined positions on forehead, scalp and ears in conformance with established practices and procedures or instructions of physician.
• Record ohmmeter reading of electrodes or determine if resistance meets specified levels; reapply any surface electrodes that have high resistance.
• Monitor patients brain wave activity to determine readiness for examination; set battery of selector switched as determined by EEG procedure in progress and activate machine.
• Observe wave characteristics to detect evidence of brain disorders; mark machine graph and refer rare or complex cases to physicians; observe patient and eliminate from consideration all artifacts patiently- induced or induced by activity near the EEG center.
• Record reactions to introduced stimuli such as flashing lights or intermittent tones or to activities induced by rapid breathing.
• Stop machine and remove electrodes from patient; identify EEG graph with patients name, etc., and log information.
• Examine characteristics of tracings in detail to detect any evidence of disorders not noted during examination; write reports on unusual wave characteristics and describe possible problems; comment on any special observations.
• Monitor EMG as required; perform sleep studies and special studies such as brain deaths.
• Perform other duties as required to include preparing monthly patient schedule, compiling laboratory statistics, writing and filing regular reports, cleaning and stocking machines and other supplies, sending dictated EEG reports to physicians, performing minor maintenance, and attending training meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Knowledge of neurology. Six months experience working as an EEG Technician within the last three years. Basic electrical safety and electronics. Will perform in-patient and outpatient testing. Must be able to transport equipment from clinic to hospital. Must be able to take appointment information from various areas of the hospital and clinic, and contact patients when necessary. Majority of work will entail routine EEG and evoked potentials.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered EEG Technologist Certificate

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills in KPHC and Point preferred.

Notes

• This position is for the new Riverside Magnolia Tower and will be subject to the terms of the Union Expansion Agreement.
• Will be required to work every weekend and some weekdays as needed. Will also need to take hospital call.