EEG Technologist I

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, monitor during testing, document results, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Enrollment in or graduation from a CAAHEP END program is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• One year of patient care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for EEG testing and explain procedures.
• Collect information for interpretation of test results.
• Operate EEG equipment and monitor patients during procedures.
• Document and maintain medical records and EEG reports.
• Stock supplies and prepare rooms for procedures.

Skills

Effective computer skills

Interpreting data

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

CAAHEP END program enrollment/preferred

Tools

EEG equipment operation

Job description

Overview:Location: Main Campus3 openings: night shift (7pm-7:30am)1 opening: day shift (7am-7:30pm)Job Description Summary:Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures.Job Description:Essential Functions:Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures.Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions.Education Requirement:Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.Certifications:Registered or eligible for registration by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, preferred.BLS certification, required.Skills:Effective computer operations and technology skills.Experience:One year of experience in a patient care environment, or equivalent education, required.Electroencephalography experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"