Senior Neurodiagnostic/EEG Technician Nights

Job Description
General Summary
Under direct supervision, performs routine neurological tests to include EEGs (Electroencephalograms).
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Performs electroencephalograph am tests (EEG) on patients in order to record patient brain waves and nervous system responses.
Attaches electrodes to precise locations on the patient's scalp and body in order to precisely record brain activity.
Explains procedure to patients to help eliminate fears/concerns and interviews patient to obtain required medical information to ensure safety during procedure.
 Makes proper adjustments to EEG equipment including baseline adjustments and changes to the placement of electrodes on the patient in order to obtain the best recording or to record activity in specific areas of the brain as requested by a physician.
Observes patient responses to external stimuli. Analyzes waveforms during testing by noting patient movements/seizures and responses to external stimuli. Marks recordings with pertinent clinical observations for review by a physician.
Notifies physician if patient has difficulties during the procedure.
Sets up video-EEG monitoring equipment for epilepsy patients or patients with other neurological disorders. Prepares and operates computerized video monitoring equipment for prolonged period of time to record patient's brain activity through the use of scalp electrodes.
Reviews continuous video EEG monitoring and annotates EEG recording to indicate patient status (awake, standing, sitting, sleeping, stimulation) and any interictal or ictal abnormalities on intermittent review. Annotation, noting time of day and patient status, will be performed daily prior to physician review and intermittently during a 24 hour monitoring period.
Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance and repair on EEG equipment.
Highly effective verbal communication skills are required to explain procedures to patients, and work with neurologists to explain changes in brain activity during EEG monitoring.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age needs.