EEG Technologist II

Neuro Pathway; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurodiagnostic organization in Milwaukee is seeking a skilled professional for EEG testing and patient data gathering. The role requires obtaining a detailed patient history and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in the lab. Ideal candidates will have high school education and 1-2 years of EEG training or experience, with eligibility for the EEG board exam. Join us to contribute to critical neurodiagnostic procedures in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school education and 1-2 years of formal EEG training or experience required.
• Eligible to sit for EEG board exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality neurodiagnostic testing in a timely manner.
• Obtain pertinent patient history for accurate neurodiagnostic interpretation.
• Maintain compliance with safety and cleanliness protocols in the lab.

Skills

Electroencephalographic testing

Patient history acquisition

Artifact recognition and troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

High school education

1-2 years formal EEG training

Job description

The purpose of this role is to gather diagnostic data from specific neurological examinations for physician interpretation and to extract from patient charts and patients' family members all pertinent data and information that will assist the physician in interpreting the data acquired.

Position Responsibilities

• Provision of high-quality neurodiagnostic testing in a timely and cost-effective manner. This may include, but is not limited to, electroencephalographic testing (routine, inpatient, outpatient, portable, extended (with or without video).
• Obtain pertinent patient history from patient/parent/caregiver/chart.

Applies electrodes (probe) in proper positions, checks the integrity of the application, and calibrates as necessary.

• Records EEG data with standard montages for either adult/pediatric/neonatal as appropriately determined. Modifies montages as appropriate for patient diagnosis or per physician instructions.
• Recognizes artifacts and troubleshoots to eliminate artifacts. Documents any changes in patient condition/events while recording EEG data. Also, mark any potential abnormalities.
• Uses activation procedures as appropriate for each patient.
• Participates in departmental activities to improve/maintain patient satisfaction (AIDET, service recovery, new initiatives).
• Participates in company initiatives as appropriate.
• Charges patient in appropriate system
• Maintain daily statistics/log of departmental activity.
• Ensure that an appropriate procedure report is completed and in patient record.
• Ensure reports are faxed to the referring doctors.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies in the department
• Appropriately stores supplies in the department.
• Informs the manager/supervisor of any special department needs
• Keeps work area/department/equipment clean and orderly
• Keeps work area safe and notifies manager/supervisor of any safety concerns.
• Completes online safety event reports when needed.
• Contacts Bio-Med or Building Operations as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of all departmental equipment
• Completes all Advocate mandatory education
• Participates in 70% of team meetings
• Reviews current literature. Keep himself/ herself up to date with changes in EEG technology field.
• Participates in departmental/hospital-wide projects and activities as assigned
• Departmental Documentation
• Maintenance of EEG lab and supplies
• Equipment
• Professional/Personal Growth Activities

Education/Experience Required

• High school education 1-2 years formal EEG training or experience Eligible to sit in EEG board exam