EEG Technologist

EEG Technologist

Company Overview

This company is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional medical services, research, and education. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, it is a prominent academic medical center and leading healthcare facility. With a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and compassionate patient care, they have established itself as a trusted healthcare partner in the region.

Position Summary

The Neurodiagnostic Tech I conducts basic electroencephalograms and evoked potentials as well as observes, learns, and assists with more complex electroneurodiagnostic testing. This position is responsible for the successful completion of daily laboratory operations with the main emphasis on high quality patient related procedures which adhere to the guidelines and technical standards as set forth by the American Electroencephalographic Society as published in the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology (Vol. 11, No. 1). The work is designed to develop proficiency and expertise in the technical aspects of electroneurodiagnostic testing work while learning more complex laboratory procedures.

The Neurodiagnostic Tech I is a multi-skilled allied health professional who may perform diagnostic testing procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalograms (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), nerve conduction studies (NCS), long-term monitoring for epilepsy (LTM), and intensive care unit and continuous EEG monitoring (ICU/EEG). This work is performed under the direct supervision of senior staff and a physician who is responsible for interpretation and clinical correlation of the results. This physician may not be physically present during the procedures and so the technologist must be able to analyze data during the recording, making certain that the information being obtained is valid and interpretable. A relevant patient history obtained by the technologist guides to some degree how the test will be conducted; therefore, he/she must be knowledgeable in clinical neurology. This employee will work in a variety of settings. Studies may be performed in an outpatient laboratory, emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, special monitoring units or at the patient's bedside.

Position Responsibilities

Assesses and readies patient recording environment to provide quality assurance of operational instrumentation and patient safety. Equipment must meet latest standards of American EEG Society and the International Federation of Societies for EEG and Clinical Neurophysiology.

• Reviews and abstracts pertinent patient neurological history from medical chart to assess indication and correlation of requested electroneurodiagnostic procedure. Reviews, analyzes and prepares descriptive report following conclusion of electroneurodiagnostic procedures.
• Interacts with the patient, relatives, etc. regarding procedural direction and information, developing patient rapport and confidence.
• Prepares patient for particular electroneurodiagnostic procedure with precise application of International 10-20 System of electrode placement utilizing FDA accepted safety electrodes and connectors. Uses electrolyte to reduce electrode impedances so as to assist in obtaining technically interpretable recording.
• Implements alternative methods and/or makes necessary adjustments to obtain optimal recording, adapting procedure to particular clinical circumstance. This frequently includes appropriate changes in use of specialized recording equipment, use of extra electrodes, montages and activation procedures.
• Recognizes and identifies electroneurodiagnostic normal, abnormal and variant patterns online, which at times demands immediate communication with senior staff and department manager as well as the appropriate neurologists and other medical staff attending the patient. Records other physiological parameters as indicated, i.e.: electrocardiogram, eye movement, respiration monitoring, etc.
• Recognizes patient and/or environmental artifacts and takes proper steps to document, eliminate and/or monitor. Demonstrates ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and makes effective judgment calls throughout procedure. Ensures patient safety during procedure and takes appropriate action should emergency situations arise.
• Assists with all complex laboratory procedures in special testing areas such as cerebral dominance testing, electrocerebral inactivity procedures, status epilepticus recordings, electrocorticography, cortical mapping and stimulation.
• Participates in long-term video epilepsy monitoring utilizing both surface and intracranially placed electrodes. Learns to scan, recognize, reformat and evaluate digitally recorded data as it relates to recorded seizure patterns.
• Assists with monitoring digital recording systems during intraoperative procedures such as carotid endarterectomies, cerebral aneurysm surgery and thoracic aneurysm repair.
• Assists with and learns to perform all complex multimodality evoked potential procedures related to: Visual evoked response testing, Brainstem auditory evoked potentials and Somatosensory evoked responses.

Education and Knowledge requirements (any of the below)

• Eligibility for graduation within the next three months from an approved school of Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
• Two years combination of training and experience as a practicing clinical Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist or other clinical certification with similar patient care experience.
• Five years combination of training and experience as a practicing clinical Seizure Monitor Technician or performing similar work

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of currently accepted standards of practice when performing clinical neurophysiology testing.
• Thorough knowledge of electroneurodiagnostic procedures and practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, departmental co- workers, physicians and other medical staff.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, digital recording systems, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the electroneurodiagnostic procedure.
• Knowledge of universal infection control standards and its effect on laboratory practices.
• Ability to apply supervisory techniques and instructional methods to junior staff and student technologists.
• Knowledge of latest electroneurodiagnostic practices, procedures and digital systems and ability to apply in laboratory setting.
  
  

Salary

• $26.22-$39.33/hr (Depending on experience)
  • $3,000 Sign on bonus!

Schedule

36/40 hours per week. All shifts, Mon Fri with rotating weekends and holidays. No mandatory shift changes. NO CALL!

• Day: 8 hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm
• Evening: 8 hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 3:00 pm and 11:30 pm
• Night: 8/10/12 hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
• PLUS SHIFT INCENTIVES

Benefits

• Health and life insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan matching
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance plans
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perks and discounts
• Personal time off
• Employee Wellbeing
• Free Bus Pass
• Relocation assistance
• Will pay for boards
• FREE ASET MEMBESHIP
• Plus more!!

Location

• The beautiful city of Madison, Wisconsin
  • Relocation Assistance Offered!