Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of higher level personnel, employees at this level conduct examinations of patients to provide clinicians with EEG data to be used in the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prognosis of diseases or injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compiles information about each patient such as history of mental retardation, drug addiction, or epileptic seizures; prior to examination, cleanses the patient's scalp area for removal of oils, dust, and foreign substances; applies paste to predetermined areas of the scalp and attaches electrodes to the same areas, assists the patient to lie comfortably and in a relaxed position for the examination; and uses patience and tact in securing cooperation of the patient.
• Inspects equipment for proper performance, i.e., cleans and makes repairs such as checking the power supplies to EEG equipment and accessories such as photo-stimulator and video camera.
• Performs impedance check and initiates digital exam; observes patient and recording apparatus during examination to prevent the occurrence of artifacts (extraneous patterns or waves) caused by patient's movements (such as eye blinking and swallowing) or technical defects (such as improperly applied electrodes, inaccurate calibration, or outside electrical interference); observes and records clinical symptoms (such as seizures or convulsions of patients) during recording periods and marks tracings whenever an abnormality occurs.
• Performs emergency first-aid on patient to counteract convulsions, e.g., makes patient secure from injury by removing objects near patient, and placing padding on the bed.
• Performs special EEG examinations for in-depth medical studies and in cases of suspected cerebral deaths.
• Downloads data from EEG machine to EEG server for interpretation; provides preliminary interpretation and/or determinations from readings and tracings by pointing out abnormal and normal tracings.
• Removes soiled linen and instruments from examining room after each patient visit and ensures that appropriate-supplies and equipment are available for next use.
• Maintains records on patients and tests and compiles daily work reports.
• Applies photic stimuli and/or hyperventilation as required by the examination and directed by the attending physician.
• Performs EEG, EP and other neurophysiologic procedures:
• 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
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent

2. Successful completion of an accredited training program in electroencephalographic techniques.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact mvalde5@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/13/22.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

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