EEG Technologist II - Neuro Special Studies Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG procedures, monitor patients, and contribute to accurate documentation. The role includes technical troubleshooting, staff mentorship, and preparation of testing environments in a clinical setting.

Applicants should have an associate degree (or equivalent), and a CAAHEP-accredited END program is preferred. Three years of EEG experience in a patient care environment is required, with registered END

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.
• Three years of experience in EEG procedures in a patient care environment, required.
• Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures; communicates with staff.
• Mentors other team members, providing direct and indirect supervision.
• Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment; prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures; performs administrative tasks.
• Prepares patients for testing, communicates procedure information, answers questions, and collects information for test interpretation.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree

CAAHEP END program

Job description

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”