Neurophysiology EEG Technologist II

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs standard and complex EEG recordings including proficiency in other neurodiagnostic modalities. Must be adept with all age groups and special needs populations. Performs neurodiagnostic procedures in a variety of patient care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ICUs: MICU, SICU, Neuroscience ICU, and New Born Special Care Unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Prepares the patient, conducts various physiologic studies and collects pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the physician.
• 2.
• Performs standard and complex EEG recordings (wake and asleep, bedside, isolation and electrocerebral inactivity evaluations).
• 3.
• Records EEG's from neonates, including those in the Newborn Special Care Unit as requested by the referring physician.
• 4.
• Reviews the Patient's neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable persons.
• Explains the recording procedures to the patient and other persons in a detailed manner prior to the procedure as evidenced by the Patient Satisfaction Survey.
• 5.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and test findings for interpretation at the time of review by the physician.
• 6.
• Performs high quality EEG recordings on adult and pediatric patients.
• 7.
• Meets emergency EEG On Call requirements as determined by the Patient Services Manager, Neurophysiology.
• 8.
• Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.
• 9.
• Consistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics.
• 10.
• Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area on a daily basis and practices proper infection control techniques per YNHH policy.