END Technologist I

SUMMARY:Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Measures and applies electrodes accurately according to international 10-20 system. · Performs EEG procedures on all age groups without supervision. · Performs tests with portable equipment in patient room when necessary. · Can hook up a long-term video EEG patient utilizing collodion technique, independently or with supervision. · Recognizes artifact and documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact. · Adapts procedures to particular clinical circumstances, i.e. appropriate control settings changes, use of extra electrodes, extra montages, and use of activation procedures. · Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations made necessary by the case under study. · Calibrates and adjusts the EEG apparatus in accordance with standard procedures. · Abstracts relevant information from the patient, patient's clinical record, or family member, including seizure types, last seizure, medications, and birth history for pediatric patients. · Explains procedures to patients; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events, listing all pertinent information on the record. · Prepares preliminary reports, placing them in the patient's chart or addressed to the patient's physician; completes final report for physician interpretation. · Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed. · Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in bed, and turns the patient. · Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis; assists in inventory control and ordering supplies. · Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. · Performs related duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: · High School diploma required.

EXPERIENCE: · None required. · Six (6) months of EEG experience preferred.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: · Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. · Board eligible for EEG registration by the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists (REEGT) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Knowledge of neurodiagnostic studies best practices and measurement techniques. · Skill in conducting EEG and neurodiagnostic measurements. · Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. · Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. · Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action. · Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. · Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts. · Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. · Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished