Job: EEG Tech II

Please apply online at http://hospitals.unm.edu
Requisition number: 10211432

Position Summary:
Responsible for patient preparation and recording of electroencephalogram (EEG) tracing. Monitor and edit Video EEG. Perform Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) and Somatosensory Evoked Response (SER) and other related tests. Perform Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), median nerve and posterior tibial nerve studies in accordance to established procedures. Serve as technical lead over lower level staff and may assist in training of hospital personnel. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Accountability:
Apply scalp and chest electrodes as required by utilizing appropriate EEG established system to ensure compliance with applicable standards

Obtain patient medical history to include neurologic symptomatology and medications; advise patient and family members on administered test procedures

Performs digital EEG recordings to include neonatal, electrocerebral silence and other related recordings

Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure optimal recordings; assess and document EEG recordings

Participates in review of long term video EEG monitoring to include monitoring, documenting and other related recorded items for physician review

Implement basic infection control procedures to ensure compliance

Assure equipment and instruments are sanitized and working properly; reports equipment problems

Enter various data into computer; verify data, make corrections and ensure accuracy; maintain a variety of patient logs to include archiving of EEG and EP data

PERFORM - Perform Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), median nerve and posterior tibial nerve studies in accordance to established procedures

PERFORM - Perform Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) and Somatosensory Evoked Response (SER) tests

May assist attending Neurophysiologist with cortical grid electrode cable mapping, montage programming and recording of Grid patients

Prepare and maintain a variety of report; analyze and interpret reports as required; prepare, present and disseminate information to professional individuals, groups and organizations

Serve as technical lead over lower level staff as required; may assist in the training of residents and medical students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops


Education Requirements:
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology certificate or related degree

American Board of Registry of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET): pass EEG oral examination within established departmental timeframe


Experience Requirements:
2 years electroneurodiagnostic technology experience


Licensure/Certification Requirements:
CPR Certification or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position


Physical Demands Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.


Testing Requirements:
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually


Working Conditions Requirements:
Medium hazard exposure: Involves moderate exposure to physical risks, i.e., extreme exposure to chemicals, dangerous equipment and/or materials requiring basic safety precautions

May be required or is required to rotate work shifts

May be required or is required to perform on-call duties


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