The EEG Technician performs standard and complex EEG tests, including patient preparation, electrode placement, and monitoring during procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, documenting findings, and traveling to patient homes for ambulatory monitoring.
Requirements summary
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a graduate degree from an accredited EEG program strongly preferred. Candidates should have two years of neurology experience and hold an active certification from the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists.
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Job description
Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.
IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of EEG TECHNICIAN, in our Neurology clinic, Payson.
The EEG Technician will perform EEG tests when requested by a physician.
As part of the testing process, an EEG tech will gather a patient's medical history, explain testing procedures, and prepare the patient for the procedure.
During testing, the EEG technician monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities.
After testing they report findings to the provider for further analysis.
Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.
Responsibilities
Performs standard and complex EEGs by measuring the patient’s head, utilizing the International 10-20 Placement System, and applies electrodes to appropriate positions. Measures electrode impedance, calibrates and adjusts EEG machine. Obtains recordings, using activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and EEG findings.
Maintains equipment, and inventory of supplies. Reorders as necessary. Detects instrument malfunction, makes minor maintenance adjustments, or reports need for major repairs to Clinical Engineering.
Records routine clinical computer-averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory, somatosensory, or other stimuli with evoked response equipment. Recognizes any EP signal change due to electrical artifact, anesthetic effects, temperature, position or perfusion and determines the significant influences of any surgical events on the signal. Implements alternative methods or adjusts acquisition parameters to obtain optimal recordings.
Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.
Summarizes the patient’s neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons. Explains the recording procedures to the patient and any family members present.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
401k plan
Performs comprehensive analysis of raw and processed EEG using compressed spectral array (CSA).
Gather a patient's medical history, explain testing procedures, and prepare the patient for the procedure
Place electrodes to appropriate locations on patient’s scalp. Ensure that the patient feels comfortable and secure
Monitor the patient's status and note any abnormalities. Monitor the patient’s heart rate and other vital signs
After testing is complete, report findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis
Perform prescribed standard and complex electroencephalographic and evoked potential procedures
Analyze, identify and document procedures to maximize patient outcome
Ensure an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the procedure
Ensure an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the procedure
Assist with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results
Travel to patient homes for Ambulatory EEG Monitoring including equipment hookup and disconnect
Complete log sheets for Home Monitoring
Travel may be required depending on business needs
Requirements
Active certification by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists strongly preferred
Two years of work experience in Neurology preferred
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education
High School graduate or equivalent required
Graduate from an accredited EEG technician program strongly preferred
Joining IMS Care Center is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place.
It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring.
Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones.
We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.
Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do.
If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!
You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.
*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment
IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
