Boston University

EEG Technologist - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certification from a licensed EEG school
  • One year of experience in videomonitoring (CCTV-EEG) and intraoperative grid hook-up
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Successful completion of national board examinations (ABRET) in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.) is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and conduct routine, ambulatory, and video EEGs for adult and pediatric patients.
  • Ensure equipment is clean, maintained, and prepared for patient use.
  • Monitor inventory of EEG supplies and report shortages promptly.
  • Prepare patients for testing, explaining procedures to gain cooperation.
  • Administer routine EEGs and document patient data accurately.
  • Identify and address equipment malfunctions, escalating issues as needed.
  • Conduct intra-operative monitoring and manage surgical grid patient setups.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
  • Financial security benefits
  • Generous time-off program
  • Access to employee resource groups for support
  • Holistic employee wellness program targeting various aspects of well-being
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an EEG Technologist - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and conducting of routine, ambulatory, and video EEGs for both adult and pediatric patients. Maintenance of electrode integrity in tests performed under both outpatient and inpatient settings. Archiving of all EEG studies in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Assures adequate supply levels and performs cleaning of required equipment.
  • Monitors inventory of EEG supplies and alerts Laboratory Assistant and/or supervisor when amounts are low.
  • Cleans and prepares equipment daily prior to using on patients.
  • Detects equipment malfunctions, makes minor maintenance adjustments, and follows departmental guidelines for troubleshooting equipment and alerts the supervisor when unable to resolve issue at hand.
  • Prepares patient for testing and administers routine EEG. a. Introduces self to patient, and explains what will be done during the EEG test.
  • Answers inquiries and reassures patient during test in order to obtain the patient s cooperation for the best performance of the test.
  • Measures head appropriately, places electrodes properly, and checks their performance.
  • Prepares patients using proper departmental criteria and techniques to ensure integrity of recordings.
  • Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Appropriately uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Monitors other variables during EEG such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc. when necessary.
  • Upon completion of test, removes electrodes and gel, cleans patient s head, and wipes down equipment.
  • Carries out assignment from start to finish within time frame for respective task (e.g., routine EEG 1 hr., hook up of inpatient 45 minutes, etc.).
  • Hooks up surgical grid patients utilizing appropriate montages. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of continuous video monitoring including intra-operative monitoring such as corticography. a. Properly hooks up continuous video-monitoring patients utilizing appropriate montages.
  • Knows and understands intra-operative monitoring including corticography, and hooks up surgical grid patients utilizing appropriate montages.
  • Documents all patient related data according to departmental procedure. a. Abstracts relevant information from the patient s clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning the patient/parent, if minor. Accurately assigns individual EEG number to patient avoiding duplication of numbers.
  • Appropriately archives and burns data onto CD s, and double checks integrity before deleting data from hard-drive/server. Follows departmental guidelines for documentation of patient data (e.g., name, date, EEG number, date of events, when applicable, etc.) into appropriate log books and onto CD s. Is familiar with filing of CD s, videos, and recordings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certificate of completion from a licensed EEG school
  • One year of videomonitoring (CCTV-EEG) and intraoperative grid hook-up experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of national board examinations (ABRET) in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.) and certification in long term monitoring (CLTM)
  • Achieve LTM certification and meeting recertification requirements
  • Good communication skills.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where youll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether its developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,489.31 - $97,489.31 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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