EEG Technician

Job Description

Summarize technical data to assist MD’s in diagnosis of nervous system disorders.

Essential Job Duties

Perform routine, Ambulatory EEG’s and Visual Evoked Potential studies according to ABRET standards.

Perform nerve conduction studies according to AAET standards.

Maintain registry in one of the END areas: EEG, NCV or Evoked Potentials.

Explains testing procedure for all neurodiagnositc studies to patient and family using age appropriate guidelines.

Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart (Centricity).

Sets-up patient for appropriate study to include: patient, paperwork, room and equipment.

Accurately apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 system to record EEG.

Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.

Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room, setup room and equipment after each study

Adheres to proper infection control practices

Requirements

1 year of healthcare experience

Graduate from an accredited END program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education or an associate degree in a health related field preferred

Preferred ABRET registry in EEG or AAET registry in NCV