Electroencephalography Technologist

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoke Potential Technologist (ABRET) registry in at least one (1) AMA approved electroneurodiagnostic field

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current ABRET, AAET or AANEM registry in one (1) AMA approved electroneurodiagnostic field Current CPR certification

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of 1 year of basic medical, patient care related experience
Experience and proficiency in two (2) electroneurodiagnostic modalities (e.g. EEG, AEEG, EMU, Polysomnogram, etc.)

Experience PREFERRED:
Two or more years of work experience in electroneurodiagnostic lab setting

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:
Graduate of Electroneurodiagnostic Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program

Independent action(s) required:
Takes initiative to acquire and maintain knowledge base.
Participates in conferences and technical training.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Weekends and holiday coverage for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and STAT EEG procedures.

Age Specific groups served: All

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *  May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *  May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Work Position: sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity - near

Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Mental/Sensory – Emotional  

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Other

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change