Neurophysiology EEG Technologist
Company: Partners HealthCare
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
This position offers comprehensive benefits and market
competitive salary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Under indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist, the incumbent
performs standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations
(includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs and long term
monitoring bedside EEGs) on both outpatients and inpatients.
Responsibilities include test set up, electrode application,
conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to
the interpretation of the tests. May perform
clerical/administrative duties as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the
patient and/or family. May perform the tests in the laboratory, at
the patient bedside, in an intensive care unit or in the emergency
room.
Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations
(montages) made necessary by the case under study. May need to add
additional electrodes as clinically indicated.
Measures patient's head using the international 10-20 system prior
to placement of monitoring equipment. Operates the EEG equipment to
record EEG procedures.
Monitors recording as it is in progress, makes pertinent notations
of the clinical state of the patient and defines abnormal from
normal activity based on the patient's history and clinical
condition.
Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes
appropriate steps to eliminate them. Uses activating procedures
such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record
and obtains additional information from a patient interview. Writes
a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the
physician's interpretation.
Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer
terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as
needed for comparison. Stores data appropriately.
Maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs minor repairs on the
EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
Helps maintain the laboratory inventory. Keeps laboratory in a neat
and orderly fashion.
Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
Follows all established departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all
times.
Must be available to work on-call, off shift and weekends.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree
program.
Six months or more experience working in a patient care
environment.
Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years
from date of hire.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Ability to perform routine/sleep EEGs and long term monitoring
continuous bedside EEGs on patients of all ages.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ambulatory inpatients and outpatients are performed in the EEG
laboratory. Bedside tests are performed on non-ambulatory and ICU
patients on the floors.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By
embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to
lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Keywords: Partners HealthCare, Boston , Neurophysiology EEG Technologist, Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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