EEG Technologist II - Maine Health

Under minimal supervision and according to established policies and procedures operates electroneurodiagnostic equipment to measure neural potentials for use by physicians in diagnosing neurological outcomes. Responsible for collection of EEG data for routine EEGs, Interventional Radiology, Evoked Potentials, Continuous EEG, long term epilepsy monitoring in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

License/Certification: Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Program and/or registered as a R.EEG T, R.EPT CNIM, or CLTM by ABRET. Certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (may be obtained within 6 months of hire date)

Experience: One year of experience in Neurodiagnosic field. Individuals with Associates Degree and/or other allied health experience and credentials may be considered at manager’s/medical director’s discretion. These individuals would also be expected to obtain R.EEG.T credential within 1 year of employment.

Must have basic computer literacy and be able to collaborate with IT and clinical engineering to resolve IT issues.

Individual is proficient in in both Routine END monitoring and recording as well as LTM by documenting that they have observed 20 cases and performed 20 cases while being observed.

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with seriously ill or agitated patients.

Skill in using EEG equipment in line with safety, infection control and quality protocols.

Ability to review, clip, store continuous EEG, ambulatory EEG, and EMU studies in accordance with department protocols.

Level II Technologists required to complete 10 CEU’s per year to maintain position.