PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Assist in planning, developing and coordinating clinical training programs to teach associates with no previous EEG experience and improve the performance of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technicians. Develop and maintain local area continuing educational programs and work with the Medical/Education departments to train clinicians to meet competency requirements. Perform EEG studies in rotation with the clinical teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a liaison and work in conjunction with the Medical/Education Departments in order to:
  • Assist operations leadership and EEG students, technicians and technologists in performing high-quality EEG studies according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society’s (ACNS) Guidelines to include:
    • Measurement and application
    • Routine and STAT EEG studies
    • Long Term Monitoring (LTM) setups/maintenance/disconnects
    • Artifact resolution
    • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Assist EEG students and techs to acquire competencies in additional categories/subcategories or advance their current competency level.
    • Serve as a resource to facilitate the understanding of the EEG and other modality policies and procedures.
    • Provide in-hospital instruction for the EEG students and techs in learning these new skill sets.
• Support associates through the training program in online coursework and onsite, hands-on training.
• Assist with creating course content and online learning modules.
• Assist with coordinating training schedules.
• Assign training instructors and help oversee the training process.
• Assist local operations leadership in competency assessment process, including but not limited to:
  • Observe and assess both experienced and non-experienced EEG students and techs in the hospital in conjunction with the Medical/Education Departments.
  • Provide feedback regarding competency assessments to EEG students and techs in all classifications to ensure successful development of the associate’s clinical skills.
• Create and develop local continuing education activities in conjunction with the SC IONM Medical/Education Departments.
• Make appropriate recommendations for patient management as well as lead the development of high-level professional interpretive skills.
• Assist and mentor Clinical Instructors throughout the clinical training of EEG Associates, including but not limited to:
  • In-hospital training, in-hospital assessments
  • Administration of written and practicum exams
  • Preparation of EEG Associates for competency assessments & case defense
• Provide EEG care for patients in the hospital.
• Follow SpecialtyCare needle and safety practices.
• Ensure that all required documentation is completed according to protocol established by the customer and SpecialtyCare management.
• Assist physician and other clinical staff members as requested.
• Serve as a role model for all associates and provide strong leadership in fulfilling SpecialtyCare’s mission of quality patient care.
• Live the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Teamwork, Care & Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Graduate from an accredited EEG program may be substituted.
• Certified as Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG) through the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
• Graduated from an accredited END program preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training.
• A combination of experience and education may be substituted.