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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Measure patient’s body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Monitor patients using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments
- Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG)
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.
- Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.
- Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
- Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
- Obtains patient history, including concerns and habits. Gets sedation order from physician when needed.
- Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient and makes him/her as comfortable as possible. Uses patient education materials as applicable.
- Applies and fills electrodes. Takes EEG, produces EEG/graphic records. Records EEG results. Removes electrodes.
- Tells patient when/where results will be shared.
- Orders supplies such as collodion, electrodes, acetone, EEG paper, ink, and pens. Cleans/maintains equipment, initiates maintenance repairs.
- Establishes safety check system for all EEG equipment, including any at satellite sites.
- Completes paperwork, including charge slips for EEG. Documents information in medical record. Maintains EEG files. Maintains complete records on all normal and abnormal EEGs for time periods established by protocol.
- Explain test procedures and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test.
- Apply suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient and check their performance.
- Calibrate and adjust the EMG apparatus.
- Maintain in a clean operating condition and make minor maintenance adjustments.
- File film recordings of tests.
- Complete and forward charge slips for billing purposes.
- May maintain laboratory inpatient schedules and assign work in conjunction with physician
- electomyographer.
- May assist the physician in the performance of the more complex specialized procedures, such as repetitive stimulation blink reflexes, and muscle contractile property measurements.
- May participate in the training of EMG technical staff and residents regarding nerve conduction studies.
- Inventory and requisition laboratory supplies.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in working order.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma.
- 2-3 years of work related experience preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff
- Must be capable of handling multiple tasks effectively and able to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations
- Demonstrate compassion and understanding for the patient and caring parties
- Possess pleasant and effective written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of EEG technology, principles, and methods.
- Knowledge of how to use EEG and related equipment in clean, safe manner.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Skill in using EEG concepts to provide effective assistance to clinical team.
- Skill in using EEG equipment in line with safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols.
- Skill in demonstrating customer service philosophy through effective patient education.
- Ability to interact effectively with all members of the clinical team.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to complete paperwork accurately and in timely manner.
- Standard EEG equipment including machines, collodian, electrodes, acetone, EEG paper, ink, and pens. Computer hardware/software for documentation.
- Exam room and medical office setting.
- Frequent contact with diverse individuals.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common in clinic setting.
- Requires standing six to eight hours per day.
- Must be able to lift/carry/move 75 pounds of equipment.
- Occasionally assist with patient transfer/transport.
- Some stress when dealing with anxious patients.
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