EEG Technician - Neuroscience - PRN

At Houston Methodist, the EEG Technician position is an entry-level to mid-level job that performs routine, ambulatory and long-term monitoring (LTM) electroencephalograms (EEG), and/or visual, brainstem, and somatosensory evoked potential (EP) procedures according to hospital and departmental policy and procedures. Until competent to perform the job duties of an EEG Technician, this position works under the direct technical supervision of a higher-level EEG Technologist, physician, or other appropriate clinician.

Once competence has been demonstrated, this position performs EEG Technician job responsibilities independently with technical aspects of procedures performed falling under indirect technical supervision of appropriate higher level.

Non-exempt

• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post‑secondary education, etc.)
  • Completion of an Accredited Electroneuro diagnostic END program or an Associate's degree or higher in a science related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Experience
  • Six months experience in the performance of END procedures in a patient care environment or successful completion of all clinicals required by and through an approved Electroneuro diagnostic END program
• Licenses and Certifications (Required)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills, competency assessments and/or performance reviews
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge to operate the necessary computer systems and software to include data entry, document printing, document scanning, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
  • Knowledgeable of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects on the test data
  • Knowledgeable of correct EEG and/or EP performance and clinically significant events
  • Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections
  • Able to perform EEG/END procedures under indirect supervision once training program complete
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and staff to convey the purpose of the procedures and answers questions regarding the procedures.
• Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function; knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms and equipment for upcoming procedures, performs any…