Responsibilities:

• Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions and selecting appropriate montages.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment.
• Observes patients with video and digital recording equipment; ensures EEG and tape are lined up exactly; checks focus, lighting and microphone.
• Abstracts relevant patient information from clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning.
• Applies electrodes, respiration monitors and EKG.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of physical and biological sciences normally attained through high school course work with emphasis in those areas.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within one month of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic ever changing environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum six months direct patient care experience.
• One year post-secondary education may substitute for experience.

Physical Requirements:

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC, normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.