Medical Technician (Electroencephalography Technician) - Muskogee, Oklahoma - EEG Technician

Company: Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Technician (Electroencephalography Technician) - Muskogee, Oklahoma
Duties

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• Performs routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinic disorders of the nervous system by taking EEG readings.
  
• Attaches electrodes to the skull, which pick up low-level voltages and measure and record the rhythmically varying potentials produced by the brain.
  
• Interprets testing data to evaluate critical information for the neurologist and other medical staff during testing procedures.
  
• Ensures adequacy of recordings during seizure discharges.
  
• Is knowledgeable on a variety of advanced EEG equipment and peripheral equipment for a variety of software.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of anticonvulsant medications and their effects on the EEG as well as other frequently used pharmaceuticals.
  
• Prepares the EEG and EKG records for analysis, interoperation, classification, and filing.
  
• Takes responsibility for ordering supplies and maintenance of both the EEG and EKG equipment.
  
• Prepares and positions the patient for the procedures using standard alternate positions for patients with common physical disabilities.
  
• Explains procedures, methodology, and performs evaluations independent of supervision.
  
• Schedules, registers, and tracks EEG and EKG procedures through CPRS.
  
• Operates system keyboard to enter patient identifying information, tracing measurements, and computations.
  
• Recognizes and reports obvious abnormalities during procedures.
  
• Uses universal precautions and basic sterilization methods to clean instruments to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
  
• Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cognitive emotional and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
  
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