EEG Technologist II - Neuro Special Studies Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced electroneurodiagnostic professional to perform EEG procedures in a patient-care setting. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, record and document findings, and ensure quality data for interpretation by the clinical team.

The role requires a strong foundation in EEG techniques, at least three years of experience, a basic degree or higher, and active certifications including ABRET END and R EEG T, with BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• CAAHEP-accredited END program preferred.
• Three years of EEG procedures in a patient-care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs and completes reports with accurate documentation.
• Identifies artifacts and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Monitors patient safety and communicates with care team during procedures.
• Mentors and provides supervision to other team members.
• Performs investigational EEG procedures per policy and procedure.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment; prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
• Prepares patients for testing, explains procedures, and collects information for interpretation.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree

CAAHEP END program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease and according to facility policies and procedures.

Overview

Job Description Summary

Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease and according to facility policies and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members, providing direct and indirect technical supervision.
• Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative 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.

Education Requirement

• Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.

Certifications

• Registered by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, required.
• R EEG T certification, Required
• BLS certification, required.

Skills

Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Experience

Three years of experience in the performance of EEG procedures in a patient care environment, required.

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"