EEG Tech Trainee

Under the supervision of an experienced EEG Tech, assist to provide neurologist and other physicians with studies of brain waves for diagnoses of diseases and disorders of the brain through performance of standard electroencephalographic examinations. Demonstrate and assist to provide neurologists and other physicians with studies of electrical responses of sensory pathways of the nervous system to specific external stimuli.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and prepares patients for EEG, Evoked potentials, and EMG procedures, explaining test procedures. • Learn to select predetermined elecenterode combinations or special combinations made necessary by the case under study. • Position patient, applying elecenterodes to the predetermined, measured positions on the patient's head. • Demonstrates the ability to take readings and study wave characteristics, marking the graph accordingly for use by the physician. • Shows ability to detect and eliminate from consideration all artifacts of larger amplitude caused by activity. • Constant observation of the patient for any normal or abnormal behavior. • Record reactions to specific activities by utilizing activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. • Monitor variables such as elecenteromyograms, elecenterocardiograms, elecenterooculograms, respirations, etc. when deemed necessary by circumstances at the EEG recording. • Stop the equipment on completion of testing, removing elecenterodes, and assist patient. • Abstract relevant information for use by the physician from the patient's clinical record, obtaining additional information by questioning the patient. • Properly clean and sterilize equipment within the department. • Maintain adequate laundry and supplies within the department. • Calculate and plot all wave forms from a graph (following Evoked potential testing) which is later examined and evaluated by a physician trained to read and interpret evoked potentials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: None

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston