EEG Technologist 1 - Inpt

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Urbana
611 West Park Street (Show on map)
Oct 18, 2024
Position Summary: The EEG Technologist provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. Performs procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials held under general technical supervision. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None Required CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS American Board of Registration of EEG/EP Technologists (ABRET) within 2 years and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Graduate of CAAHEP accredited EEG program (new grads welcome) OR Two (2) years of EEG/EMU hands-on experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Organizational ability necessary. Ability to communicate effectively and work corroboratively with others. Ability to accept and institute changes. Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and skills essential. Essential Functions: Cleans and disinfects equipment with appropriate solutions. Follows infection control policies. Completes all types of neurodiagnostic tests. Documents appropriate data in patient chart and lab files. Explains tests, procedures to patients in order to obtain optimal results. Notifies Neuroscience physician as needed for grossly abnormal EEG tracings. Performs accurate documentation. Performs all types of EEGs to include ambulatory, bedside, electrical cerebral silence and standard lab EEGs. Prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Provides patient with instructions/explanations as needed. Understands and communicates based on age appropriate information. Troubleshoots equipment, follows division policy to arrange repair service when indicated. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.