EEG Technologist I

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Electrodiagnostic Technician to perform electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients under supervision, following facility policies. The role requires preparing patients, electrode application, safety monitoring, and accurate EEG reporting.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, BLS, and experience in a patient care setting. Enrollment in END program is preferred; EEG experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Enrollment in or graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited END program preferred.
• BLS certification required; EEG technologist certification preferred.
• One year of experience in a patient care environment required; EEG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for testing, communicates procedure information and answers questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
• 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 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree

END Program (CAAHEP) preferred

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

Overview

Location: Main Campus

3 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/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: 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”