Five (5) Positions Available

Under direct supervision of higher level personnel, performs electroencephalographic (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), and other neurophysiologic procedures in the Department of Encephalography. 
• Acquires pertinent history from patient, family, or medical records.
• Applies the theory of operation, controls, and recording mechanisms to the patient care situation.
• Uses EEG and EP equipment for checking the impedance of applied electrodes.
• Differentiates between artifacts and examples of normal and abnormal EEG and EP patterns as well as notes clinical seizures and unusual occurrences

Performs operative neurophysiologic procedures utilizing the techniques described above.  Adheres to operative guidelines in the performance of these responsibilities.
Utilizes sound judgment in determining scope and applicability of examination requested to the patient conditions that present.  Communicates with appropriate medical staff to eliminate any potential discrepancies and appropriately perform the examination the represents the best interest of the patient.
Applies photic stimuli as required by the examination and directed by the attending physician.
Applies hyperventilation as required by the examination and directed by the attending physician.
Stocks and prepares examination room prior to patient arrival.
Maintains a working knowledge of the EEG equipment in the department.
Adheres and complies with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA.
Defers complex problems to the Chief Technologist or attending physician.
Reports equipment failures and potential problems related to the efficient operation of the department.
Interacts on a daily basis with referring physicians in determining patient and examination requirements.
Utilizes hospital-wide electronic information system for purposes including, but not limited to requisitioning, results reporting, and medical record retrieval.
Interacts on a daily basis with patients and customers in order to provide directions, instructions, and other related information products.
Provides support of general departmental functions in the absence of assigned staff. 
Utilizes sound judgment and decision-making.
Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited training program in electroencephalographic techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
 

1. Knowledge of EEG terminology, equipment, and techniques
2. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuropathology, diseases of the nervous system brain injuries, developmental defects, and neurologi­cal and neurosurgical techniques other than EEG
3. Knowledge of electrical safety practices
4. Knowledge of all regulatory authorities, including, but not limited to, JCAHO, IDPH, and/or OSHA
5. Computer proficiency for input and integration with global hospital applications
6. Skill in the operation and maintenance of EEG equipment
7. Skill in making preliminary interpretations of EEG recordings
8. Skill in handling patients in a clinical seizure
9. Willingness to, and skill in, dealing effectively with patients, family of patients, hospital staff, and other persons from inside or outside hospital
10. Skill in taking and developing patient histories
11. Skill in keeping records and writing reports
12. ability to follow written or oral instructions
13. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
14. Manual dexterity
15. Attention span of sufficient duration to record sleep tracings