About the Role
Performs high quality electroencephalographic (EEG) testing. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) testing according to department policy, with a focus on patient comfort and physician’s needs.
- Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment in accordance with sterile procedures and standards.
- Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to the Neurologist.
- Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient and makes them comfortable.
- Applies and fills electrodes.
- Maintains EEG equipment and supplies.
- Completes documentation and charges in the EMR system.
- Monitors patient’s condition during testing.
- Performs all aspects of EEG recordings according to departmental policy in a professional and personalized manner.
- Obtains and documents required medical information.
- Works collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
- Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, and quality improvement.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Provides precise documentation on all recorded procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the tech’s care.
- Addresses problems of patient as they arise and escalates to physician or management if needed.
- Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
- Maintains regular and dependable attendance.
- Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of EEG training program.
- Two or more years of EEG experience.
- Experience working with epilepsy patients.
- Familiarity with the International 10-20 system of EEG electrode placement.
- Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required.
Skills
- EEG testing
- Artifact identification and reduction
- Equipment cleaning and disinfection
- Data acquisition, review, and presentation
- Patient explanation and comfort
- Electrode application and filling
- EEG equipment and supply maintenance
- EMR documentation and charging
- Patient monitoring
- Medical information documentation
- Collaborative work
- Quality control and improvement
- Patient safety
- Precise documentation
- Patient care
- Problem escalation
- Adherence to company policies (OSHA, HIPAA, Code of Conduct)
Location
- Central Texas
Work Type
- 3 days per week
Experience Level
- Two or more years of EEG experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of EEG training program
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO
- 401(k)
- EAP
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Child Care Assistance
- Health & Fitness
- Sick Child Care Assistance
- Development
About the Company
- Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years!
- We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow.
