ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC

Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 10 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 25 locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/

PURPOSE

Performs high quality electroencephalographic (EEG) testing. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) testing according to department policy, and with a focus on patient comfort and physician’s needs.
• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with sterile procedures and standards.
• Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to the Neurologist.
• Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient and makes them as comfortable as possible.
• Applies and fills electrodes.
• Maintains EEG equipment and supplies.
• Completes documentation and charges in the EMR system.
• Monitors patient’s condition during testing.
• Performs all aspects of EEG recordings according to departmental policy and in a professional and personalized manner.
• Obtains and documents required medical information.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, and quality improvement.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provides precise documentation on all recorded procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the tech’s care.
• Addresses problems of patient as they arise and escalates to physician or management if needed.
• Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
• Regular and dependable attendance.
• Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on ARC Sharepoint.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED. Completion of EEG training program and two or more years of EEG experience. Experience working with epilepsy patients. Familiarity with the International 10-20 system of EEG electrode placement.

Certificate/License

• Registered by the American Board of Registration of EEG Technicians and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred.
• Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required. 

Schedule: Thursdays, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional hours available Mon-Fri.