Technologist-Medical Senior

Under the general supervision of the EEG Lead Technologist(s) and according to established procedures, conducts electroencephalographic examinations, collects information and prepares impressions of findings to assist physician in evaluating and diagnosing cerebral conditions by recording the brain's electrical activity. When in the operating room setting, monitors EEG activity of patients under local or general anesthesia. Performs evoked potential monitoring (EVP) Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate olPerforms a full range of EEG and EVP procedures in various hospital settings, i.e., Supports EEG monitoring when assigned to the special procedures laboratory or operating room to include brain mapping, intraoperative EEG, Evoked Potential Monitoring and special electrode recordings. Interviews patient to obtain pertinent medical history, to explain and instruct patient regarding procedure and to allay anxiety and elicit cooperation. Abstracts additional relevant information from patient's chart or medical record. Ensures that electrodes are sterilized, applies electrodes on predetermined measured positions on patient's head and checks electrode performance. May perform premature baby testing, both at Rhode Island Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital. May conduct closed circuit video recordings, requiring knowledge of equipment. Provides stimulus where visual / auditory reactions are induced. Maintains equipment in clean operating condition; Conducts long-term monitoring at bedside for pentabarb coma pediatric and adult patients. Eligibility to sit for written examination for formal registration by the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic Technology within three years of placement in position (1,000 EEG examinations required). Knowledge of EEG techniques, concepts and equipment. Knowledge of pathological disorders directly affecting brain and other medical conditions indirectly causing brain dysfunction. Visual acuity and capacity for sustained attention to detect minor differences or abnormalities while scanning a moving graph of constantly changing data for periods of up to two hours. Up to one year on the job training and experience to become familiar with wide range of EEG procedures. Performs independently within department policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F, 3-1130PM

Work Shift: Evening

Driving Required: No

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