Neurodiagnostic Technologist I - EEG

Primary Accountabilities:

1. Performs EEG studies appropriate to age and condition of patient according to lab protocols and standards.
2. Acquires information and evaluates the patient prior to the procedure by reviewing patient’s medical record.
3. Alerts Neurohospitalist and ICU team to the occurrence of non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity.
4. Effectively communicates with all patients, physicians, and staff, including any delays to care team (nursing staff, Neurologist, and supervisor).
5. Follows American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines.
6. Comprehends anatomical correlation of EEG waveforms.
7. Distinguishes normal adult EEG waveforms, variants and artifactual activity in the EEG record.
8. Ensures all long-term monitoring EEGs are set-up to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.
9. Maintains flexibility to adapt to changes in workflow processes and fluctuations in patient volumes and staffing needs.