EEG Technician 1

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

The EEG Tech operates an electroencephalograph to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis for brain disorders. The EEG Technician studies wave characteristics during test to detect evidence of brain disorders and may mark graph accordingly for study by a physician or neurologist. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

• Patient Care
• Applies electrodes to predetermined measured positions (International 10-20 system) on patient’s head, checks electrode performance, corrects artifacts, selects appropriate voltage for localizing abnormalities, and cleans electrodes and patient’s scalp before next test while treating patients with compassion and understanding.
• Monitors patient’s condition during the course of a study and maintains preparation for cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies which may develop while reassuring patients and attempting to reduce their fears.
• Prepares patient by explaining procedures, ensures patient’s cooperation during examinations, responds with compassion to patient needs, and attempts to reduce patient fears.
• Abstracts relevant information from patient’s clinical record, and obtains additional information if necessary while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Quality
• Calibrates and adjusts neurodiagnostic apparatus in accordance with standard procedures and utilizes all neurodiagnostic materials and equipment in an efficient, cost conscious manner.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Performs standard Electroneurodiagnostic procedures (e.g., Auditory Brainstem response, Visual Evoke Response, Somatosensory Evoke Potential, Clinical EEG’s, ECI, Surgical Monitoring, long term monitoring) and specialized procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Other Duties As Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Training - Enrolled in two or more semesters of monitoring program or completion of neurodiagnostic monitoring program. This may be respiratory therapy, EEG, or Polysomnography.
Special Skills - Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Patient Care
• Applies electrodes to predetermined measured positions (International 10-20 system) on patient’s head, checks electrode performance, corrects artifacts, selects appropriate voltage for localizing abnormalities, and cleans electrodes and patient’s scalp before next test while treating patients with compassion and understanding.
• Monitors patient’s condition during the course of a study and maintains preparation for cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies which may develop while reassuring patients and attempting to reduce their fears.
• Prepares patient by explaining procedures, ensures patient’s cooperation during examinations, responds with compassion to patient needs, and attempts to reduce patient fears.
• Abstracts relevant information from patient’s clinical record, and obtains additional information if necessary while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Quality
• Calibrates and adjusts neurodiagnostic apparatus in accordance with standard procedures and utilizes all neurodiagnostic materials and equipment in an efficient, cost conscious manner.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Performs standard Electroneurodiagnostic procedures (e.g., Auditory Brainstem response, Visual Evoke Response, Somatosensory Evoke Potential, Clinical EEG’s, ECI, Surgical Monitoring, long term monitoring) and specialized procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Other Duties As Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested