What are the responsibilities and job description for the END Technl I position at medstar?
MedStar Health is looking for an END Technician to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!
As an END Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation of the patient, conducting various electro neurodiagnostic studies and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretations of tests.
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Primary Duties:
· Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies, including long-term epilepsy monitoring, including ECS recordings, evoked potentials intraoperative monitoring, ambulatory EEG with special parameter monitoring, END for adult, pediatric, neonatal in/outpatients, and other special studies under the supervision of the lab and on the nursing units. Summarizes the patient’s neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable person and explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present.
· Explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and END findings. Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.
· Ability to differentiate, with supervision, artifacts from cerebral waveforms, troubleshoots and correct technically related problems. Ability to recognize, with appropriate training, critical events related to sleep pathology and seizure disorders and medical emergencies arising during the study. Ensures electrical safety of the patient. Follows infection control and OSHA standards and guidelines.
· Completes all necessary record keeping and storing of records or graphs. Keeps equipment in clean operating condition, performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs, equipment, and supplies to the supervisor. Participates in orientation and training of other staff and attends conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED.
· 6 months experience working in the neurodiagnostic field.
· CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
· Associate degree in a related science field preferred.
Responsible for the preparation of the patient, the conduct of various standard, complex and special procedures, electro neurodiagnostic studies and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of tests.
