Ambulatory EEG Technologist Job

- Chicago, IL

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Ambulatory PRN EEG Technologist

Company Overview
Our company was established by a team of professionals with extensive expertise and proficiency in Neurodiagnostic Technology. Our focus remains on continuously evolving high-quality Neurodiagnostic services and making them accessible to our patients. We are committed to providing exceptional Intermittent EEG monitoring services while integrating seamlessly into existing processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

•  Set-up patients in physician offices or patient homes for Ambulatory EEG monitoring, remove electrodes, clean patients head, disinfect equipment, and ensure successful transfer of patient data for analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES
• Initiation and termination of the technical operation of Ambulatory EEG studies, including:
• Patient preparation explain procedure and daily event diary keeping, obtain a patient history, determine status of patient consciousness, PDR, perform patient head measurement utilizing the International 10/20 Electrode Placement System, electrode application and securing for term of study.
• Perform photic stimulation and hyperventilation as directed.
• Equipment set-up ensure appropriate set-up and placement of monitoring and video equipment.
• Patient clean-up remove electrodes, clean patient head and hair, ensuring no paste or other products remain in their hair. Document and report any patient skin reaction or damage as a result of the study.
• Equipment take-down ensure appropriate cleaning and disinfection of equipment, ensure all equipment is accounted for, functional and ready for the next study.
• Data recording ensure video and data is recording appropriately before leaving the site, ensure data is successfully transferred to storage medium for pruning/editing and review.
• Patient forms and event record collect all forms and review patient event record with the patient.
• Troubleshooting or equipment and electrode fixes performed remotely in patient homes or physician offices as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Graduate of an accredited EEG or PSG Technology Program or a minimum of 1 year of work experience in the field of neurodiagnostic technology, with Ambulatory EEG, EMU or LTM experience preferred.
• Experience in the use and routine maintenance of LTM equipment, with particular emphasis on techniques for monitoring the integrity of data recording.
• Experience in the recognition of ictal and interictal electrographic patterns and their differentiation from artifacts.
• Experience in the management of clinical seizures and seizure related medical emergencies, able to identify and communicate specific ictal symptoms to appropriate physicians or nursing staff.
• Current BLS CPR Card.
• ABRET R. EEG T. credential preferred.
• Hiring dependent upon passing mandatory background check.

Salary Range:
$60,000-$65,000

Schedule:
Full Time

Benefits (full-time employees):
PTO
Sick time
Health Insurance
Plus more!