Neurophysiology EEG Technologist
Neurophysiology EEG Technologist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
This position offers comprehensive benefits and market competitive salary
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:Under indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist the incumbent performs standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs portable EEGs and long term monitoring bedside EEGs) on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test set up electrode application conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests. May perform clerical/administrative duties as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the patient and/or family. May perform the tests in the laboratory at the patient bedside in an intensive care unit or in the emergency room.
Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations (montages) made necessary by the case under study. May need to add additional electrodes as clinically indicated.
Measures patients head using the international 1020 system prior to placement of monitoring equipment. Operates the EEG equipment to record EEG procedures.
Monitors recording as it is in progress makes pertinent notations of the clinical state of the patient and defines abnormal from normal activity based on the patients history and clinical condition.
Obtains standard recordings recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation photic stimulation and sleep.
Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtains additional information from a patient interview. Writes a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the physicians interpretation.
Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as needed for comparison. Stores data appropriately.
Maintains troubleshoots cleans and performs minor repairs on the EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
Helps maintain the laboratory inventory. Keeps laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
Attends departmental staff and inservice meetings as required.
Follows all established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.
Must be available to work oncall off shift and weekends.
Qualifications
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
