EEG Technologist: Long-Term Video Monitoring Pro

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, seeks an EEG technologist to perform electroencephalograph testing and prepare studies for physician review.

Responsibilities include artifact correction, long-term video EEG monitoring, data retrieval, electrode application, and patient education. The role requires adherence to the 10-20 system and established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Accredited EEG program completed.
• BLS certification required.
• REEGT registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct artifacts; forward results to attending physician.
• Perform data retrieval and reduction and video EEG recordings for interpretation.
• Conduct long-term video EEG monitoring per the 10-20 system and guidelines.
• Review patient history and educate patients about the procedure; monitor and report seizures.
• Attach electrodes and perform prescribed EEG testing.

Skills

EEG testing

Artifact correction

Video EEG monitoring

Patient education

Data interpretation

Education

Electroencephalograph accreditation

BLS Certification

REEGT registration

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) testing.

Responsibilities

Identifies and corrects artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.

Performs data retrieval and reduction operations and video EEG recordings prepared in a form suitable for interpretation by the physician.

Performs long-term video EEG monitoring on patients, demonstrating proficiency in the International 10-20 system. Performs job functions following the Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy as set by the American Society of Electro-Neuro-Diagnostic Technologists.

Reviews patient's history and educates patient about procedure. Monitors and documents patient's condition and responds to and reports any seizure symptoms.

Attaches and connects electrodes on the head and EEG machine. Performs prescribed testing.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Electroencephalograph (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT) - American Board of Registration of EEG Technologist (ABRET)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of EEG experience (which can include time in clinicals). Other Information: Additional Education Info: Graduate of an Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program accredited by Commission Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Equivalent EEG training program.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
  
  

Shift

Days

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