Lead - EEG Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Clackamas, OR
5x8 hrs, Days

Provide diagnostic Electroencephalogram services in a hospital or clinic setting: to include EEG record documentation, technical descriptions of EEG recordings, taking a patient history and communication with Neurologists. Other clerical duties as required. Perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

• Perform diagnostic EEG procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served, to include: routine, urgent emergent and portable in accordance with department policies and procedures.


• Perform technically difficult exams, using resources available to complete the exam in a satisfactory manner.


• Prepare patient for examinations.


• Perform record processing, reception, file and clerical functions using computer.


• Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of work area.

• N/A

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

• Registered EEG Technologist Certificate within 24 months of hire from American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential T

• Basic typing skills.


• Completion of an ASET approved program or completion of a formal.


• Electroneurodiagnostic training program and/or prior EEG work experience.


• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.


• Able to work as needed for vacation coverage, ill team member and ability to cover sick tech after hours call as needed.


• Able to take call on rotational basis during the week after hours and weekends for STAT EEGs.


• Flexible with scheduling at different locations and able to float to regional sites as needed.

• Within two year completion of on line EEG classes with adequate testing &/or on the job training.


• Seizure pattern recognition, classifications of seizures, mental status evaluations.


• Discriminate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures and status epilepticus.


• Knowledge of neuro anatomy, cranial nerves and blood supply.


• Basic medical terminology and ability to describe EEG activity with appropriate terminology.


• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; imitative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.


• Knowledge of policies and procedures.


• Adaptability; flexibility.


• Familiar with adult, pediatric and bedside EEGs.


• Accurately measure and place electrodes using the International 10-20 System.


• Understand use of filters, impedance, sensitivity, time constant calibration, montages.


• Work experience not necessary however experience in related diagnostic fields an advantage.

Notes:

• This position will support the operations at East Interstate and Sunnyside Medical Center locations. 


• Standby Call