EEG Technician DT

• DEPARTMENT: 17032 – Neurology
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

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JOB SUMMARY

The EEG Technician is responsible for the acquisition of EEG testing to include routine EEG. The EEG Technician may perform intraoperative EEG, and other departmental testing with supervision as dictated by level of experience and as defined in departmental policies. The EEG Technician Follows infection control guidelines, performs all office duties including executing departmental paperwork, filing, and test-resulting, and conducting front office duties. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Performs all other duties, as assigned. Requires supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

· Acquires accurate records and patient data and eliminates artifacts.

· Executes department paperwork, files and edits records, distributes records to designated areas.

· Knowledgeable and competent to operate the EEG System to include patient recording, file management and CD-R recording.

· Obtains clean and artifact free recordings.

· Documents an accurate patient history on all recordings to include history of illness, medications and recording interventions.

· Calibrates all diagnostic equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and as per procedural expectations and requirements.

· Equipment is clean as per manufacturer and hospital recommendations while assuring all infection prevention guidelines are followed.

· Demonstrates the ability to perform all testing with appropriate montages to assure the highest quality of testing and patient safety. Knowledgeable and proficient with the international 10/20 system for electrode placement.

· Performs file management, archiving, and copying of records as necessary, including the availability of records for reading physicians and tele-neurologists.

· Safely and efficiently utilizes adhesive products which may include but not be limited to collodion, acetone, and other skin preparations in the securing of electrodes.

· Maintains a clean work environment. Keeps recording equipment clean, electrodes disinfected and patient care areas free of debris.

· Demonstrates proficiency in documentation of procedures performed and applies appropriate charges for work done. Assists in verifying that charges have been captured.

· Demonstrates proficiency in Electronic Medical record documentation, retrieval of results, and use of communication tools in the medical record. Maintains and can retrieve archived records.

· Maintains good attendance standards, has infrequent sick call and tardiness.

· Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic medical record to retrieve medical information for patient care.

· Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills.

· Perform additional testing of various age groups and types of procedures based on experience and demonstrated competencies within the department. Level of supervision dependent upon competency and evaluation by EEG Technologist and department director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma required.

· Two (2) years of experience in health care related field preferred.

· Graduate of an accredited School of Electroencephalography preferred.

· Registered in EEG (R.EEG.T) preferred.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.