Experienced EEG Technician in Electroneurodiagnostics

Szymon Flieger ***********@*****.***

**** ********* **, *** ***, Glenview, IL 60025 847-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

EEG specialist at Northwest Neurology Lake Barrington with a level one trauma, fast paced experienced to become a well rounded and valuable EEG technician. Eligible for ABRET certification who graduated from midwestern career college and finished externship at Advocate Lutheran general hospital. Able to set up in any given setting, measure, apply eeg electrodes using the 10/20 system, as well as perform evoked potentials and monitor EMU/IMU. Well knowledge of Nihon Kohden, and Caldwell, able to recognize artifacts and abnormal dischargers, also able to perform hyperventilation and photic response to trigger any normal/abnormal responses.

EDUCATION

● North Central College, Naperville, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience

● Graduated in June 2017

● Midwestern Career College, Chicago, IL

Electroneurodiagnostic Diploma.

● Graduated in June 2019

Related Coursework: Drugs and Behavior, Statistics, Neuroscience, Advanced Neuroscience, BIO 151,152, Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, CAD, Bioethics, Behavioral Neuroscience. Evoked Potential, Basic EEG, Advanced EEG. STRENGTHS

● Verbal skills: Conveyed concepts and ideas concisely, through experience working directly with people (Trilingual).

● Research skills: Acquired both qualitative and quantitative skills, in related courses, and through school research.

● Writing skills: Exhibited throughout academic career in a broad scope of classes.

● Analytical skills: Applied mathematics skills and logical reasoning methods in problems encountered in projects and work environments.

● Organizational skills: Performed tasks such as data entry, as well as diversifying data.

● Laboratory skills: Participated in many psychology, neuroscience and biology labs. Well experienced in laboratory equipment and procedures.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

● Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Power apps ) as well as in SPSS, Lightroom and Photoshop, CAD,Nihon Kohden, Caldwell (EEG program), clipping and pruning long term EEG/EMU studies. WORK EXPERIENCE

EEG SPECIALIST ( NORTHWEST NEUROLOGY LAKE BARRINGTON) EEG Technologist 2024-present

● Performed routine and long-term electroencephalography (EEG) studies to assist in the diagnosis of neurological conditions including epilepsy and seizure disorders.

● Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes, applying electrodes according to the international 10–20 system, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

● Monitored recordings for abnormalities, documented findings, and communicated critical results to neurologists.

● Maintained equipment, ensured accurate data collection, and adhered to clinical protocols and infection control standards.

● Specialized in the setup and management of long-term, take-home EEG studies using Integris systems.

● Applied electrodes with collodion for secure, extended wear while ensuring optimal signal quality and patient comfort. Educated patients and caregivers on equipment use, troubleshooting, and study protocols for accurate at-home data collection.

● Maintained strict adherence to safety standards, infection control, and proper handling of EEG equipment for ambulatory use.

EEG specialist (Advocate Lutheran general hospital) Illinois EEG Technologist 2018-2025

● EEG tech at LGH level 1 trauma center. 645 beds

● 6th largest hospital in the Chicago area.

● Knowledge of Nihon kohden, and Cadwell program.

● Clipping and pruning long term EEG studies.

● Intermittent monitoring long term EEG/EMU.

● Worked with all type of neurology doctors (pediatric and adult).

● Well rounded knowledge of pediatric and adult eeg.

● Experience with outpatient and inpatient setting.

● Eligible for ABRET certification.

● Used my neuroscience background degree to understand neurological disorders to help with my EEG speciality.

● Singlehanded ran and organized nightshift department for 6+ years. Midwestern Career College student /externship

EEG Externship 2018-2019

● Conducted EEG studies on pediatric and adult patients in a Level I trauma hospital setting.

● Assisted with EEG setup, monitoring, and data collection while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

● Learned and applied knowledge of EEG, EMG, intraoperative monitoring (IOM), and evoked potentials.

● Monitored brain wave activity and recognized normal and abnormal EEG patterns under supervision, EMU and LTM EEGs.

● Supported neurologists and technologists in interpreting EEG recordings and identifying seizure activity.

● Gained hands-on experience with neurodiagnostic equipment, electrode placement, and troubleshooting.

● Performed routine and continuous EEG monitoring in critical care and emergency environments.

● Developed strong communication and patient-care skills while working with diverse pediatric and adult populations. Caregiver, Northbrook, Chicago IL

Assistant caregiver 2015-2022

● Takes care of an elderly woman with Dementia. Night shift as well as some day shifts, assistant for a full time caregiver.

● Assist with the medications, lifting and changing the patient and other care giving procedures.

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