Summary:

Performs complex EEG and Evoked Potential procedures that meet the established standards published by the American Society EEG Technology (ASET). Clerical duties in support of above.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrates and adjusts equipment to meet recording standards and documents variances.
• Establishes rapport with patient and family to create an appropriate recording atmosphere. Documents relevant medical history. Instructs patient in proper follow-up care.
• Determines electrode placement according to the International 10-20 System. Independently modifies placement to meet the needs of each test.
• Records EEG and other physiological phenomenon so the localization and diagnosis are facilitated.
• Recognizes and documents as an ongoing process all relevant physiologic state. Eliminates or monitors all artifacts.
• Prepares an analysis of technical aspects of the recording to aid in accurate reading.
• Following the criteria published by ASET -The Neurodiagnostic Society, performs electrical cerebral silence (brain death) studies that meet or exceed standards.
• Participates fully in hospital and department Quality Management, Infection Control, and Safety programs.
• Recognizes the essential difference between appropriate patient education and the inappropriate giving of medical advice.
• Ensures that appropriate reading neurologist has access to EEG recording.
• Ensures that EEG data is sent to storage service using appropriate secure system.
• Confirms that EEG has been read and report is in patient?s medical record.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 2 years EEG and Evoked Potential experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EEG
• Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of general office equipment
• Requires a working knowledge of various software applications such as Cerner, Affinity, hospital software applications, Internet, excel and word
• Effective human relation skills
• Effective telephone skills
• Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Certification by American Board of Registered EEG Technologists.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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