EEG Technician 1 - Lake Main Campus

Job description

The EEG Tech operates an electroencephalograph to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis for brain disorders. The EEG Technician studies wave characteristics during test to detect evidence of brain disorders and may mark graph accordingly for study by a physician or neurologist. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision. Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent Special Skills - Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. - Patient Care - Applies electrodes to predetermined measured positions (International 10-20 system) on patient's head, checks electrode performance, corrects artifacts, selects appropriate voltage for localizing abnormalities, and cleans electrodes and patient's scalp before next test while treating patients with compassion and understanding. - Monitors patient's condition during the course of a study and maintains preparation for cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies which may develop while reassuring patients and attempting to reduce their fears. - Prepares patient by expl...