Registered EEG Technologist

INN is seeking a Per Diem Registered Electroneuro diagnostic Technologist (REEGT) in Des Moines, IA. Minimum of 12 months experience in the field of Neurodiagnostics is required; graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program highly desirable.

Per Diem. Estimated every other weekend (days) for a total of approximately 16-20 hours every two weeks.

• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Under the direction of the Neurodiagnostic Supervisor/Clinical Instructor, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to INN policies and procedures of routine and STAT EEG, as well as AEEG and cEEG studies. This position includes marking, clipping, and pruning studies, archiving data, and providing a descriptive analysis per company and hospital policy and procedures. The onsite R.

EEG T. will also perform electrode maintenance, complete daily charging of studies, facilitate delivery of reports as appropriate, assist in training of Neurodiagnostic Assistants, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Works independently to perform neurodiagnostic hookup, calibrates acquisition machine, evaluates and adjusts equipment, and optimizes recording parameters to acquire relevant data and information.
• Implements appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity and filters, to assure accurate recording of information.
• Keeps onsite equipment clean and free from environmental hazards, and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to the Department Supervisor and facility IT Department.

• Reviews the patient’s medical history and medications received to understand the impact upon the EEG/EP data and integrates this information appropriately into their ongoing analysis of the EEG/EP waveforms.
• During testing, interacts with hospital staff and Reading Neurologist to provide interpretive data regarding patient’s neurological status.
• Is highly skilled in EEG/EP pattern recognition and can provide a technical description/descriptive analysis to the Reading Neurologist.
• Distinguishes between and labels physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
• Recognizes and marks clinical and subclinical activity.
• Identifies and labels normal patterns, normal variants, abnormal patterns, seizure activity.
• Uses standardized ACNS terminology when creating a technical description
• Understands medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence the study.
• Exercises independent judgement in determining when brainwave patterns require the notification of the on-call reading physician.
• Aids the Neurodiagnostic Assistant to ensure future hook-ups are high quality.
• During completion of neurodiagnostic studies, NDT:
  Verifies recording and electrode integrity, Displays most appropriate montage, Documents all stimulation performed, Identifies and documents artifact reduction techniques

• Inputs patient information to create database file(demographic information and descriptive data) for neurodiagnostic patients
• Accurately documents during each patient timeout process.
• Documents most recent neuro assessment observed, and clinical changes as observed
• Notates any skin breakdown, according to INN and facility policy
• Notates alternative electrode placements, according to INN and facility policy

• Communicates and interacts professionally with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees
• Coordinates performance improvement and quality assurance measures by participating in monthly staff meetings and Educational opportunities within the department and by attending local, regional, and/or national conferences
• Ensures timely communication and…