Epilepsy Technologist

What You'll Need

• High school diploma/GED and graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) in Neurodiagnostic Technology or 18 months experience in a related field required.
• 3+ Years of experience as an Epilepsy Technologist.
• Obtains R.EEG T., through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

What You'll Do

• Subject Matter Expert and assist other Epilepsy Technologist with complex or unique matters.
• Performs the application and removal of electrodes.
• Reviews data for seizure activity and abnormalities. Edits data for physician review.
• Assists nursing staff with patients during seizures, maintaining patient safety.
• Performs seizure testing with patients during their events.
• Performs outpatient procedures such as PET, SPECT, Wada and Ambulatory studies.
• Performs CEEG procedures in the ICU setting.
• Performs intracranial monitoring in the EMU and OR.
• Communicates with coworkers and physicians about changes in patient status.
• Assists other areas of Diagnostic Neurology.
• On call responsibilities for EEG.