Neurodiagnostic Technician (EEG Tech)- PRN

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL, seeks an Electroencephalographic Technologist to perform EEGs, apply electrodes, check equipment, and ensure accurate test recordings according to lab standards.

This role includes preparing patients, gathering histories, explaining procedures, recognizing artifacts, and assisting in advanced studies such as ambulatory EEG and intraoperative monitoring when site needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Health Science or related field.
• No prior experience required; EEG/EMU lab preferred.
• Strong communication and patient service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain competency in EEGs and portable EEGs by applying electrodes and calibrating equipment.
• Prepare patients for exams, gather histories, and explain procedures clearly to patients and families.
• Perform procedures per lab standards and adjust controls for optimal recordings; use activations and montages as needed.
• Recognize artifacts and document or monitor them to ensure accurate recordings.
• Devise and standardize neurodiagnostic tests for clinical use.
• May assist in inpatient/outpatient clinics with NCS/EMG and in OR during stereo EEG implantation as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or related field

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms and portable EEGs by applying suitable electrodes on measured locations on the patient’s head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating and adjusting the test apparatus and selecting both predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the individual case under study.
• Prepares patient for and performs exams and procedures. Gathers a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information from patient, patient's records and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications. Explains test procedures to patient and family members.
• Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
• Devises and standardizes neurodiagnostic tests for clinical use.
• May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs), Evoke Potentials and other modalities of testing based on site specific needs.
• May assist physicians with inpatient and outpatient department clinics with Nerve Conduction Studies and EMGs as needed.
• May assist in the OR during implantation of Stereo EEG. Assists physician with cortical stimulation shortly after based on site specific needs.
• Performs Transcranial Dopplers (TCD) based on site specific needs.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and
• Electroencephalographic Technologist registration (R EEG T) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), and
• Evoked Potentials Technologist Registration (R. EP T.) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) certification issued by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET), or
• Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) certification issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or
• Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) registration issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or
• Certified Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) issued by ABRET.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required

No experience required EEG/EMU lab preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong well-developed communication skills are essential for this position.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Must sit, stand, walk, twist, and lift throughout the workday.

Must Be Able To

• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must Be Able To

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.