Neurodiagnostic | EEG Technician

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; additional training beyond high school Required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required
Benefits
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Responsibilities
Shift: Flexibility to the following: M-F 7-430 or 12 hr shifts from 7 pm - 730 am
Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, performs neurodiagnostic EEG procedures
Perform EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep and bedside recordings)
IMPORTANT!
Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System; ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards
Write a patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications; explain test procedure to patient and family members present
Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording
This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures
Recognize artifact (patient or environmental); document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact
Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly
Participate in conferences and technical meetings
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Job description
Job Title & Specialty Area: EEG Technician

Department: Neurophysiology/Neurodiagnostic

Location: Dallas

Shift: Flexibility to the following: M-F 7-430 or 12 hr shifts from 7 pm - 730 am

Job Type: Onsite

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, performs neurodiagnostic EEG procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Perform EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep and bedside recordings).
• IMPORTANT! Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System; ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Write a patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications; explain test procedure to patient and family members present.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognize artifact (patient or environmental); document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly.
• Participate in conferences and technical meetings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE
• At least 1 year job related experience Preferred
• Experience working in EEG or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit setting Preferred

EDUCATION
• High school diploma or GED; additional training beyond high school Required
• Graduate of an Accredited Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training (college level course work will be considered in science area will be considered) Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement