EEG technologist I - Clinton Township, MI 



Contract Assisnments: 6 + months



Job Type: Part Time



Working Hours Schedules: Hours will be part time (20 hr per week), will work 5 days every two weeks,variable days, does include weekends every third weekend



Job Summary:

• EEG technologist I is an entry level position in the Neurophysiology Department.


• The tech will maintain patient safety while the patient is being monitored in the EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) or while undergoing an 8 hour VEEG.  


• The tech is responsible for ensuring electrode integrity, visually watching and tracking (via camera) epilepsy patients (2-8 patients) via monitors.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Must have 6 months of EEG experience and patient care environment.


• Formal EEG training is preferred.

Education: 

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.


• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited Electrodiagnostic (END) program, is preferred. 

Certification/Licensure: 

• Current BLS certification 

• Applies scalp and additional electrodes as required by utilizing appropriate EEG established system; comply with applicable standards. Obtains patient medical history to include neurologic symptomatology and medications; advise patient and family members on administered test procedures.


• Performs digital EEG recordings.


• Monitors and adjusts equipment to ensure optimal recordings; assess and document EEG recordings.


• Participates in review of long term video EEG monitoring to include monitoring, documenting and other related recorded items for physician review.


• Implements basic infection control procedures to ensure compliance.


• Assures equipment and instruments are sanitized and working properly; reports equipment problems.


• Enters various data into computer; verifies data, makes corrections and ensures accuracy; maintains a variety of computerized and/or manual logs.


• Prepares log entries as required; prepares, presents and disseminates information to professional individuals, groups and organizations.


• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops. 


• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. 


• Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.   


• Long periods of sitting and standing.


• Will be required to cover a variation in regularly assigned shifts when necessary


• Will be required to cover shifts at any of the sites: Main, WB, Taylor and Troy when necessary.