END Technologist I

SUMMARY:

Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        Measures and applies electrodes accurately according to international 10-20 system.

·        Performs EEG procedures on all age groups without supervision.

·        Performs tests with portable equipment in patient room when necessary.

·        Can hook up a long-term video EEG patient utilizing collodion technique, independently or with supervision.

·        Recognizes artifact and documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.

·        Adapts procedures to particular clinical circumstances, i.e. appropriate control settings changes, use of extra electrodes, extra montages, and use of activation procedures.

·        Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations made necessary by the case under study.

·        Calibrates and adjusts the EEG apparatus in accordance with standard procedures.

·        Abstracts relevant information from the patient, patient’s clinical record, or family member, including seizure types, last seizure, medications, and birth history for pediatric patients.

·        Explains procedures to patients; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events, listing all pertinent information on the record.

·        Prepares preliminary reports, placing them in the patient’s chart or addressed to the patient’s physician; completes final report for physician interpretation.

·        Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.

·        Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in bed, and turns the patient.

·        Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis; assists in inventory control and ordering supplies.

·        Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

·        Performs related duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

·        High School diploma required.

EXPERIENCE:

·        None required.

·        Six (6) months of EEG experience preferred.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:

·        Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

·        Board eligible for EEG registration by theAmerican Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists (REEGT) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·        Knowledge of neurodiagnostic studies best practices and measurement techniques.

·        Skill in conducting EEG and neurodiagnostic measurements.

·        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·        Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.

·        Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.

·        Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

·        Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.

·        Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·        Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.