PRN EEG Technician

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking an Electroencephalography (EEG) technologist to perform electroneurodiagnostic studies for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring age-appropriate care and accurate documentation. You will operate and maintain EEG equipment, archive recordings, and deliver preliminary and final results to clinicians upon request, while adhering to department and ASET guidelines.

The role requires ABRET-recognized EEG training, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABRET-recognized EEG program (Required).
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Responsibilities

• Perform electroneurodiagnostic studies for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide age-specific care to patients.
• Complete charge and database entries accurately.
• Provide preliminary and final results to medical staff upon request.
• Maintain equipment and recording area in a clean, operational condition.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Clip and archive EEG records promptly.
• Perform specialized tests per department guidelines.
• Comply with PHI safety and UH policies.

Skills

Math Aptitude

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Medical Terminology

EEG equipment knowledge

Electrode placement knowledge

EEG pattern recognition

Education

ABRET EEG program graduate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

A Brief Overview

Demonstrates successful technical/patient skills by efficiently performing Electroneurodiagnostic studies in age-specific manner to inpatients and identifying clinical events. Clips and archives EEG studies. Accurately completes all patient documentation forms and database entry. Provides preliminary and final results to other medical personnel upon request. Maintains equipment and recording area in a clean and operational condition. Demonstrates EEG knowledge to autonomously utilize clinical and technical expertise to its fullest potential with no supervision.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates successful technical/patient skills by efficiently performing electroneurodiagnostic studies out-patient and inpatient portables.
• Provides age-specific care to patients.
• Accurately completes all charge entry, database entry and any necessary registration forms.
• Provides preliminary and final results to other medical personnel upon request.
• Maintain equipment and recording area in a clean and operational condition.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates behaviors which significantly impacts the productivity, efficiency or quality of the laboratory or department.
• Trouble shoot equipment malfunctions.
• Clip and archive EEG records in timely manner.
• Be familiar with departmental and ASET guidelines for specialized tests as mentioned above without direct supervision on all recording devices.
• Performs specialized testing such as carotid endarterectomy setups, WADA testing, EEG with Tilt Table, EEG with PET scan according to departmental and ASET guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduate of an accredited/ABRET recognized EEG program (Required) or
• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 2+ years Trained on the job in EEG with minimum of two years of clinical EEG experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Math Aptitude (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills (Required proficiency)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Medical Terminology (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of EEG equipment (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of placement of EEG electrodes (Required proficiency)
• EEG Pattern recognition skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%