Neurodiagnostic Technologist II

Job Description

Job Title: EEG TECHNOLOGIST II

Department: Neurodiagnostics

Reports To: Deanna Jacobs REEGT; Manager of Neurosciences

Job Summary: Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to the facility policy and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

The EEG Technologist II has an expected level of competence and is able to independently perform duties and responsibilities for electroencephalography under general technical supervision.

• Recognize clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results

• Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for R. EEGT. credential by reviewing literature and attending educational meetings for the latest accepted practices and electrical safety relevant to equipment and testing
• Establishes policies and procedures according to established standards of practice
• Provides direct technical supervision and indirect technical supervision to the EEG Technologist I as required and participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members

Direct technical supervision requires that an EEG Technologist II or a physician who performs all technical aspects required for electroencephalography must be physically present at all times during the procedure.

Indirect technical supervision requires that an EEG Technologist II or a physician who performs all technical aspects required for electroencephalography must be immediately available to provide assistance and direction throughout the procedure.

General technical supervision requires that the EEG procedure is performed under technical supervision as detailed in the facility policy and procedure manual.

• - Takes adequate patient history
• - Performs test set-up and application
• - Runs routine EEG recording
• - Cleans area as needed
• - Alerts physician responsible for test interpretation

• - Maintains patient safety throughout recording
• - Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above

Education -

1. BLS certification

1. Credentialed in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.).

1. Associates' Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired
2. Well-developed PC and Microsoft™ Windows® knowledge.

Experience -

• 3 years' experience working in a patient care environment

Licensure -

• R.EEGT. Credential

Physical Requirements -

1. Frequent walking

1. Sitting/standing

1. Reaching including above/below shoulder height

1. Some kneeling/crawling

1. Pulling/pushing >50 pounds
2. Carrying <50 pounds

Schedule:

M-F FT Days/Flex

• = Essential functions

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