Travel EEG Technologist
Hermiston, OR
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Sleep Lab Manager and interpreting neurologist.
• Performs routine and ambulatory EEG studies for adult and pediatric patients.
• Conducts EEG procedures accurately, safely and efficiently.
• Completes patient assessments and verifies clinical information before testing.
• Educates patients and families regarding EEG procedures and expectations.
• Ensures proper electrode placement and high-quality data acquisition.
• Monitors patients throughout testing and maintains a safe, comfortable environment.
• Identifies and corrects technical artifacts that may affect study quality.
• Maintains, cleans and troubleshoots EEG equipment.
• Follows infection-control and patient-safety procedures.
• Participates in departmental quality-assurance activities.
• Documents procedures, observations and relevant patient information accurately.
• Prepares concise preliminary reports for the interpreting neurologist.
• Processes completed study reports and ensures timely distribution.
• Completes accurate billing and charge documentation.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborates with neurologists, nurses, physicians and other clinical staff.

Requirements

• Current certification through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists.
• Demonstrated competency in performing routine and ambulatory EEG studies.
• Experience working with adult and pediatric patients.
• Knowledge of electrode placement, EEG equipment and technical artifact correction.
• Understanding of infection-control, equipment-cleaning and patient-safety standards.
• Ability to complete accurate clinical documentation and preliminary reports.
• Knowledge of billing, charge entry and report-processing procedures.
• Strong communication, patient-education and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing responsibilities efficiently.
• Commitment to maintaining professional credentials and continuing competency.