What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEG Technologist position at Cooper University Hospital?
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.
Short Description
The EEG Technician performs routine awake and asleep EEG’s, portable EEG’s, and long-term monitoring with and without video EEG-examination on both in-patients and out-patients.
Responsibilities:
- Test set up utilizing the international 10-20 electrode placement system to include manual measurement, skin prep and electrode application.
- Use activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
- Provide proper knowledge of montage selection based on patient condition.
- Provide critical thinking and skill to recognize and correct artifact accordingly.
- Successfully trouble-shoot equipment and leads appropriately. Collect information pertinent to the interpretation of the test.
- At the completion of all studies, properly remove electrodes, clean patient/equipment, and process documents.
- Monitor and document a patient's condition and respond to, and report any adverse reaction.
- Perform SmartSkans
- Other duties as needed.
Experience Required
Graduate of an accredited EEG school
Education Requirements
- CPR certified, required
- Registered with the American Board of Electroencephalographic and evoke Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred.
