EEG Technician 1- Main Campus

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.
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.
This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days

• 1,915 Active Medical Staff229,296 Emergency Visits

• As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.
  Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
  Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.
  Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.
  Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.
  As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”

• 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