Neurophysiology Technologist

Under indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist, the incumbent performs standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs and long-term monitoring bedside EEGs) on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test set up, electrode application, conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests. May perform clerical/administrative duties as required.

• Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the patient and/or family. May perform the tests in the laboratory, at the patient bedside, in an intensive care unit or in the emergency room.
• Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations (montages) made necessary by the case under study. May need to add additional electrodes as clinically indicated.
• Measures patient's head using the international 10-20 system prior to placement of monitoring equipment. Operates the EEG equipment to record EEG procedures.
• Monitors recording as it is in progress, makes pertinent notations of the clinical state of the patient and defines abnormal from normal activity based on the patient's history and clinical condition.
• Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information from a patient interview. Writes a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the physician's interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as needed for comparison. Stores data appropriately.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs minor repairs on the EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
• Helps maintain the laboratory inventory. Keeps laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
• Follows all established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be available to work on-call, off shift and weekends.

• Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program with one year EEG experience.
• R EEG T preferred.
• Competent in Natus technology, including the ability to start and end exam, calibrate studies, check impedence, review and enter patiet information, medication history, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to open Epic, verify patient information, identify orders, open patient charts, and enter appropriate billing
• Ability to accurately measure and apply electrodes according to the international 10/20 system
• Ability to independently perform studies on routine patient populations
• Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal EEG patterns

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