ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH TECHNICIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing standard and complex electrophysiological recordings at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent prepares the patient, conducts various electrophysiology studies (EEG/evoked potentials/ambulatory EEG/intra-operative monitoring), collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test and monitors additional physiologic phenomena by means of appropriate techniques and instrumentation. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking technical or professional employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Performs standard EEG recording (awake and sleep, electrocerebral inactivity evaluations) using digital EEG or analogy equipment;

Prepares patient for testing by instructing them on how to relax and cooperate for effective results; explains recording procedure;

Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient, family member or caregiver;

Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain results based on history, clinical observation and EEG findings;

Provides appropriate patient care and details observations of clinical manifestations during seizure and other patient emergency situations;

Records computer-averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory somatosensory stimuli (evoked potentials); determines during averaging that recordings are of adequate technical quality;

Performs ambulatory EEG recording;

Carries out EEG or evoked potential monitoring procedures during surgery;

Ensures electrical safety of the patient at all times;

Keeps equipment in clean operating condition; performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs;

Participates in conferences, technical meetings and other educational activities;

Serves as in-service instructor for junior staff and technologist trainees.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the latest techniques and procedures used in taking electroencephalographs; good knowledge of the operation of an electroencephalograph machine; good knowledge of related anatomy; ability to train others; ability to deal with severely ill patients; independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting.

NOTE: Completion of a course of instruction of in the operation of an electroencephalograph machine or six months of experience in the operation of an electroencephalograph machine can be substituted for a high school diploma or a high school equivalence diploma.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Location: Erie County Medical Center · Neurology - EEG / EMG
Schedule: Full Time - FT, Varied Shift, 40