Electroencephalographic Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain using an electroencephalograph to provide data for the diagnosis of brain disorders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Performs in-and-out EEG tests; confers with patient and elicit cooperation to maximize diagnostic accuracy and to alleviate fear and anxiety associated with equipment and procedures.
• Records reaction of specific activities performed by patient during testing.
• Records all patient information for review by neurologist or physician; prepares condition during various periods of the testing.
• Maintains all records related to EEG function; files tracing, prepares tracing to be sent microfilming, maintains a file of transcribed reports.
• Maintains electroencephalograph machine in working order by cleaning and making minor adjustment.

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to perform simple mathematical computations, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Communication: Internal- Daily contact with
  • 1) patient and families to perform and explain test
  • 2) nursing staff to exchange information
  • 3) physicians to discuss testing and exchange information
  • 4) other department to exchange information and schedule patient testing
  • 5) other members of the Neuro-diagnostics staff and
  • 6) change information and give information to patients who call regarding Neuro-diagnostics procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate of completion from an approved school of EEG Technology preferred.