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MUST be Registered EEG Technologist with minimum of 2 years experience

NATIONAL COMPETENCY SKILL STANDARDS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM

Electroencephalographic (EEG) providers practice in accordance with the facility policy and procedure manual which details every aspect and type of recording.

The electroencephalographic (EEG) technologist has the knowledge base to interact with the patient and obtain a quality, interpretable EEG recording that will yield information about the brain’s neuronal activity. The technologist possesses the appropriate knowledge level of diseases to correlate patient history and clinical symptoms to determine appropriate maneuvers to be performed during the EEG.

Technical Skills and Other Abilities:

The EEG technologist provides a safe recording environment by:

• verifying identity of the patient

• disinfecting electrodes after each procedure or using disposable products

• following standard precautions for infection control per facility policy and procedures

• attending to patient needs as established by facility policy and procedures

• recognizing/responding to life-threatening situations

• being certified to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• following facility policy and procedures for sedation

• complying with facility policy and procedures for emergency and disaster situations

• complying with hazardous material handling procedures

• maintaining instrument/equipment in good working order

• taking appropriate precautions to ensure electrical safety

Hours will be 3p-11p Monday-Friday with weekend rotation approximately once every 8 weeks.

MUST be Registered EEG Technologist with minimum of 2 years experience