EEG/LTM Tech II (Full Time, Day shift)

Description

Job Summary

Performs Long Term Video-EEG monitoring on patients with scalp or intra-cranially placed electrodes. Operates intra-operative monitoring with subdural and depth electrodes. Performs special studies such as Functional Brain Mapping (cortical stimulation) and SPECT. Performs job functions following the "Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neuro-diagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy" as set down by the American Society of Electro-neuro-diagnostic Technologists.

Job Specific Duties

• Actively participates in conferences, technical meetings and other educational activities.
• Conducts Functional Brain Simulation and Mapping (direct cortical stimulation), SPECT Studies and ECS recordings and other specialized studies.
• Maintains all operating room equipment in a clean and safe condition.
• Obtains clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable persons; explains procedure to the patient and family.
• Performs data retrieval and reduction operations and Video EEG records prepared in a form suitable for interpretation by the physician, including prescreening EEG and behavioral data; analyzes complex ictal and interictal features as well as artifacts.
• Performs EEG when necessary.
• Performs Electrocorticography from the exposed cerebral cortex in the operating room during subdural electrode implantation along with the neurologist to assure proper placement and functioning of these electrodes.
• Performs Long Term Video-EEG Monitoring in the Seizure Unit demonstrating proficiency in the International 10-20 system as well as Supplementary Positions.
• Performs Subdural LTM recording and maintains integrity of the recording system after subdural electrode implantation.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Job : Imaging & Radiology

Primary Location :

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department :

NEURO-SCIENCE CENTER-2100-714750

Job Status

Full Time