Electroencephalogram Technician

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greensboro, NC, is seeking an Electroencephalogram Technician to conduct EEG tests, ensure equipment reliability, and assist in patient assessments. This role requires a graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostics program and involves maintaining a safe testing environment, enhancing the patient experience throughout their care journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited training program in Neurodiagnostics or equivalent experience.
• BLS (CPR) certification from American Red Cross or AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EEG tests and calibrations, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Maintain EEG equipment, perform calibrations and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare test reports and maintain accurate test data.

Skills

EEG testing

Equipment maintenance

Patient communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited training program in Neurodiagnostics

Job description

The Electroencephalogram Technician conducts medical tests that measure electrical activity of the brain and can be used to help diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumors. This position performs routine Electroencephalogram (EEG) tests and calibrations to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Working under direct supervision, this position also maintains and troubleshoots EEG equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Performs routine EEG tests, including impedance checks, photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and video monitoring, to meet professional and regulatory standards and contribute to accurate neurological assessments and diagnosis.

Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video.

Maintains EEG equipment by conducting calibrations and troubleshooting to ensure equipment readiness and accuracy and promote the reliability and efficiency of EEG procedures.

Prepares test reports and maintains test data, obtaining patient history and relevant medication information to aid in the neurologist's accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of patient progress.

Maintains EEG supplies and a clean environment, employing infection prevention practices to ensure a safe and hygienic testing environment and promote patient safety.

Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient to enhance patient understanding and cooperation during testing and promote a positive patient experience.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

Required : Graduate from an accredited training program in Neurodiagnostics or a combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE :

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY / LISTING :

Required :

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.

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