EEG Technician - Phelps at Northwell Career Site

Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

30.01

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electroencephalographic Recordings, Patient Interviewing, Equipment Maintenance, Electrode Application, EEG Operation, Artifact Recognition, Protocol Modification, Hyperventilation, Photic Stimulation, Sleep Monitoring, Electromyograms, Electrocardiograms, Electrooculograms, Surgical Assistance, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings according to established standards and practices as ordered by Physician. Maintains test recordings and equipment. Job Responsibility Interviews patient to assess current physical condition Abstracts relevant information for patient's medical record, obtaining additional information from patient and/or referring Physician, as required. Translates procedures into layman's terms based on professional knowledge in order to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety. Sets up equipment to administer particular procedure in a timely fashion. Positions patient on examination table and applies electrodes on predetermined measured positions on patient’s head for optimum testing. Checks equipment performance and selects predetermined electrode combinations and special combinations as required by case. Operates EEG equipment to take EEG tracings. Obtains standard recordings, recognizing artifacts and taking appropriate steps to eliminate them. Modifies recording protocol when abnormalities occur in EEG, adding electrodes in standard locations and devising appropriate recording techniques with minimal assistance. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep. Monitors other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electrooculograms, respiration, etc. Recognizes and responds to patient’s medical issues and physiological events (i.e. cardiac, respiratory, seizures, etc.) to ensure safety and welfare of patient. Obtains recordings, including any/all abnormal clinical manifestations, for physician interpretation. May assist Physician in surgical cases by setting up continuous EEG monitoring, video monitoring and in obtaining recordings during ECOG and Wada mapping. Transports EEG equipment to patient’s rooms and various departments, as required. Performs routine maintenance on EEG equipment. Identifies malfunctions and reports to management. Performs related duties as required." Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Current EEG Technician certification, required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, required. Prior relevant experience, required. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Responsibilities

The technician performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings following physician orders, which involves interviewing patients, setting up equipment, applying electrodes, and operating the EEG machine to obtain standard and modified tracings. Responsibilities also include monitoring physiological variables, responding to patient medical issues, and performing routine equipment maintenance.