EEG Tech I

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500165 SMH Epilepsy/EEG/EP

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 208 H

Compensation Range:

$24.00 - $33.60

Responsibilities:

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of basic electronics, general anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, clinical neurophysiology, and neurodiagnostic procedures and protocols. Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings for adult and pediatric patients under direct or indirect supervision, consistent with demonstrated competency. As knowledge and technical proficiency develop, may perform increasingly complex neurodiagnostic procedures. Collaborates with electroencephalographers, physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, and senior technologists to coordinate studies and provide technical assistance during complex procedures in an academic medical center environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and complex EEG studies, long-term video EEG monitoring (LTM), neurotelemetry, and associated patient safety monitoring in the Neurophysiology Laboratory and in inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, intensive care, and operating room settings. Completes patient identification, history review, electrode application, impedance checks, physiologic testing, annotations, technical documentation, and preliminary technical review in accordance with laboratory protocols. While preparing for American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic (ABRET) registration, works under the required level of direct and/or indirect supervision and follows additional quality assurance controls.
• Works under indirect supervision, as demonstrated competency permits, during a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Participates in the neurodiagnostic laboratory on call rotation with other technologists and responds within established departmental time frames.
• Maintains required Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP) training and, when assigned, appropriately supports the collection and documentation of patient information for approved research activities in accordance with institutional protocols.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe neurodiagnostic laboratory environment that supports high quality patient care. Performs required equipment inspections, function checks, calibration procedures, cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities within the scope of the role; reports equipment concerns through established channels. Monitors inventory and orders supplies for the assigned area in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of the principles and methods used in clinical neurophysiology, including neurodiagnostic procedures, equipment calibration and maintenance, infection prevention, electrical safety, artifact recognition, and related laboratory activities. With increasing competency, applies progressively greater technical skill, clinical judgment, and knowledge when adapting procedures to patient condition and the clinical question.
• Completes or supports appointment scheduling, patient history, encounter, charge-capture, and billing documentation as assigned, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Participates in didactic and practical instruction to develop clinical skills, refine technical practices, and learn Neurophysiology Laboratory policies, operating procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in weekly and annual conferences, quality activities, and technical meetings and presents educational topics as appropriate
• Travels among designated inpatient locations, including Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital, and outpatient locations, including Westfall Neurology Clinic and East River Pediatric Neurology, to perform EEG and evoked potential (EP) recordings.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Education and training sufficient to meet eligibility requirements for EEG registration preferred; qualifying training may be completed through an approved on-the-job training pathway.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Knowledge of patient-centered care, medical terminology, basic electronics, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, infection prevention, electrical safety, and EEG instrumentation preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• EEG-R - Electroencephalographic Technician Registration within 8 years required

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