EEG Technician

Summary:

The role is responsible for independently conducting all operations related to EEG, analyses its record and assisting technologists in their task.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School Certificate plus certification from an Allied Health program of not less than 1 year
• Qualification in a related allied health profession plus on-the-job training by an EEG supervisor or Neurophysiologist

Experience:

• Minimum Six (6) months of experience relevant experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum One (1) year on the job training
• Experience in Analyzing holters and telemetry, perform stress tests as well as interpret and performances.

License

• Current and in Good Standing to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities 

• Explains the test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination.
• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System. Ensure that electrode impedance meets laboratory standards.
• Performs EEG records according to the standards and protocols of the laboratory (routine, sleep, and bedside).
• Performs long-term video monitoring EEG in the epilepsy monitoring unit
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls of the machine to obtain the optimal recording.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal test results – describes and annotates all manifestations and changes observed during tests.
• Recognizes artifacts and perform proper steps to eliminate, monitor or document.
• Obtain a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from all sources.
• Writes and prepares comprehensive technical EEG and EMU summary description.
• Maintains a necessary inventory of supplies for an assigned room or workstation, rotation of stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Participates in technical conferences and meetings

Accountabilities

• Performs technical solutions to equipment’s problems when needed while performing an EEG
•  Cleans and maintain the equipment after each procedure according to hospital’s infection control policy
• Obtain a satisfactory EEG recording to aid physician in their interpretation