Lead EEG Technician - Reg

Req Number 56030Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLeads and guides EEG Technicians in the performance of duties. Performs all functions of anEEG Technician.Job ResponsibilityLeads and guides EEG Technicians in the performance of dutiesHandles and/or acts as resource for difficult or complex EEG recordings.Participates in orientation and ongoing training of EEG staff.Assists management in staff scheduling, prioritizing and assigning workbased on workflow fluctuations.Performs all functions of an EEG Technician.Interviews patient to assess current physical conditionAbstracts relevant information for patient's medical record, obtainingadditional information from patient and/or referring Physician, as required.Translates procedures into layman's terms based on professionalknowledge in order to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety.Sets up equipment to administer particular procedure in a timely fashion.Positions patient on examination table and applies electrodes onpredetermined measured positions on patient's head for optimum testing.Checks equipment performance and selects predetermined electrodecombinations and special combinations as required by case.Operates EEG equipment to take electroencephalographic tracings.Obtains standard recordings, recognizing artifacts and taking appropriatesteps to eliminate them.Modifies recording protocol when abnormalities occur in EEG, addingelectrodes in standard locations and devising appropriate recordingtechniques with minimal assistance.Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulationand sleep.Monitors other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms,electrooculograms, respiration, etc.Recognizes and responds to patient's medical issues and physiologicalevents to ensure safety and welfare of patient.Obtains recordings, including any/all abnormal clinical manifestations, forphysician interpretation.May assist Physician in surgical cases by setting up continuous EEGmonitoring, video monitoring and in obtaining recordings during ECOGand Wada mapping.Transports EEG equipment to patient's rooms and various departments.Performs routine maintenance on EEG equipment. Identifies malfunctionsand reports to management.Creates and maintains EEG and Video-EEG records.Performs related duties as required.Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Graduate from an accredited or formal certificate EEG program, required.

Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) by ABRET, required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification, required.

Minimum of two (2) years clinical EEG Technologist experience, required.

Demonstrated knowledge in all aspects of EEG procedures & equipment, required

Ability to communicate effectively.

Requirement Summary Job Profile Requirements CER - Cert EEG Technician (CEEGTECH) AND EDULVL - High School Grad or Equivalent

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $36.04-$37.74/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.