The EEG Technicians are responsible for performing potentially 3 different types of EEG tests; Routines, set-up of Long-Term EEG study patients, and/or Video Ambulatory EEG testing. This includes preparing the patient for testing, collecting data, and performing administrative items including signing additional paperwork. The Technician may also be responsible for data communication to servers, and equipment maintenance.

· Perform all patient setups and disconnects in accordance with national and company guidelines

· Functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record, download, review and analyze recorded EEG and other neuro diagnostic studies.

· Monitors patients and recordings and recognizes EEG pathology when it occurs and responds with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

· Complies with Universal Infection Control procedures and appropriately handles hazardous materials.

· Scheduled on call rotation

· Remain discrete and sensitive to patient specific age, culture, gender and medical conditions

· Remain discrete and confidential when handling employee related issues

· Remain current and compliant with company policies and alerts

· Promptly report issues to management

· Comply with established deadlines

· Maintain company equipment

· Flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Strong interpersonal communication skills

· Must present a professional demeanor representative of CortiCare policies and values

· Maintain good working relationships and communication with company departments and staff.

· CortiCare believes in education and training and encourages all employees to take an active role in training and teaching those around you.

· Maintain current immunizations and required training

· Other duties as assigned

Routine EEGs:

Perform standard and complex EEGs by measuring the patient’s head, utilizing the International 10-20 Measurement 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.

Set-Up EEG for Long Term Patients

· Provide set-up of Long-term Hospital based EEG patients including, patient prep, lead placement, equipment setup and calibration, in conjunction, working with and orienting hospital staff regarding the EEG procedure

· Provide technical proficiency for basic digital EEG. EEG Technician will utilize the 10-20 system of electrode placement to include manual measurements, skin prep, and electrode application. Provide proper knowledge of montage selection based on patient condition. At