EEG Technician
Resume:
James R. Dow
Baltimore, MD 21206
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an electroneurodiagnostic position
WORK EXPERIENCE
EMU/EEG Technologists
**/***6-Present, Medical Staffing network
Perform monitoring of continuous and long term EEG studies including but not limited to: reviewing ongoing studies, for clinical, sub clinical seizures, recognizing normal variants, recognizing and understanding the significance of inter-ictal epileptiform and non-epileptiform activity, and identifying different types if artifact and taking the necessary action to correct it.
Observing and trouble- shooting the EEG (record) for quality, and making corrections as needed to maintain quality including but not limited to impedance checks, and detecting salt bridges.
Utilized the international 10-20 system for the application of surface electrodes with collodion.
11/2012-06/2016, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Performed standard EEG recording on all ages using Nihon Kohden equipment (wake and sleep, bedside, isolation, and electrocerebral inactivity evaluations) demonstrated proficiency in the International 10-20 system as well as Supplementary Positions (10-10 for EMU patients) in order to maintain standardization of electrode application; routinely applies surface electrodes with paste or collodion in the 10-20/10-10 system to further enhance epileptogenic focus
Performed other specialized studies such as EMU, Tilt table, PET-SCAN and WADA Studies.
Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.
Cleans and keeps equipment in good operating condition; ensures (electrical) safety of the patient at all times; performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repair.
Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities.
EEG Technologist Extern
11/2011-11/2012, University of Maryland Medical Center
Observed and performed simple and complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures including exposure to Visual Evoked Response, Brain Auditory Evoked Response, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
Obtained patient history
Gained proficiency in head measurement and electrode application according to the international 10-20 system including paste and collodian application techniques
Performed complete studies on patients
Participated in weekly conferences and grand rounds
College Student
9/2007-11/2012, Community College of Baltimore County, Harford Community College, and The Institute of Health Science
Classes taken include: General studies, Respiratory Care, HIPPA, medical terminology, and electroneurodiagnostic technology
EDUCATION
Institute of Health Sciences, Hunt Valley, MD graduation 11/2012
Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, MD
Chaminade University, Honolulu HI Graduated 12/1999 AAS Criminal Justice
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
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