EEG Tech Trainee

Responsibilities:

• Basic knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology, basic electronics, and electrical safety, general EEG instrumentation pattern, recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the EEG
• Verifies patient, physician's orders and gathers appropriate information from chart and/or interviews the patient/caregiver to provide accurate history
• Under the supervision of the EEG technologist, the EEG tech trainee will check all equipment for proper function, inventory, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions
• May work as monitor watcher of seizure patients and notify team of behavior concerning for seizures
• May work variable shifts including nights and weekends as needed
• Records EEG under direction of the EEG technologist according to standards of the laboratory; provides initial interpretation of results and communicates urgent findings immediately to Epilepsy physicians
• Under the direction of an EEG technologist, Reviews EEG files and saves appropriate sections for physician review which may include clipping and pruning for long term monitoring (LTM)
• Responsible for scheduling appointments for patient testing and maintaining communication across the inpatient units
• Responsible for billing accuracy
• Participates in teaching conferences and technical meetings
• Responsible for adhering to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Current enrollment in an accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program, required.   Must achieve registry in EEG within 2 years of EEG school completion.

When applying to this position, please upload your current BCLS certification and if applicable, your current EEG registry.