EEG Technologist - Neurophysiology - Part Time - Shift Varies

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and is trained to understand normal and abnormal electrical activity with complete competency. This includes technical details, test set‑up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Current and maintain BCLS; EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two years.
• Educational Requirements:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Other.

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
  Board registry eligible preferred.
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
  
  Enrollment or completion of a CAAHEP accredited Electroneuro diagnostic Program, ABRET approved Neurodiagnostic Training program or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  At least six months of direct patient care experience. One year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting preferred.
• Experience with multiple modalities desired: EEG, EP, IOM, LTM, NCS.

• Ability to perform quality neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

• Technologist is familiar with protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
• Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to specifications and produces quality studies.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices.
• Maintains work area neat and orderly.
• Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting, including artifact identification, elimination, and electrode repair.
• Follows safety practices such as infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols.
• Maintains patient records per department procedure.
• Properly assesses patients according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation).
• Provides patient education pertinent to exam and documents in patient record.
• Meets productivity standards as defined by the department.
• Performs non‑technical duties as assigned (stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies).
• Attends department meetings and participates in training and education courses.
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety via remote video monitoring.
• Alerts nursing/technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
• Documents observations on patient's EEG recording and in the EMR.
• Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restock supplies, electrode removal & maintenance, etc.).
• Under a Neurodiagnostic Technologist’s supervision, learns various neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study.
• Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with Biomed, manufacturer tech support, or supervisor.
• Facilitates department workflow with skills such as burning CDs, cleaning equipment, and other office tasks.
• Recognizes, classifies and documents interictal, ictal and post‑ictal activity.

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 50 lbs, frequently 31–65% of time.
• Weig…