ELECT NEURO TECH I

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Independently performs neurodiagnostic procedures including both routine & long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) and all modalities of evoked potential procedures under their scope of practice. Is knowledgeable in correct EEG, long-term monitoring (LTM), continuous (CEEG)/ICU monitoring, and evoked potential (EP) performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows the facility’s policy and procedures. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of exams and communicates effectively with the neurologist and other staff members. May have on call responsibilities.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§ Type of degree: N/A

§ Area of study or major: N/A

§ Preferred educational qualifications: Associate degree

§ Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§ CPR Certification required

§ R.EEG.T board-eligible

§ R.EP.T board-eligible

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Two years of experience in Electroencephalograms (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP)

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

§ Electrode application

§ Pattern recognition

§ Correlates patient history and clinical symptoms

§ Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

§ Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)