فني تخطيط كهربائية الدماغ

The role is responsible for independently conducting all operations related to EEG, analyses its record and assisting technologists in their task.

Responsibilities

• Explains the test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination.
• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System. Ensure that electrode impedance meets laboratory standards.
• Performs EEG records according to the standards and protocols of the laboratory (routine, sleep, and bedside).
• Performs long-term video monitoring EEG in the epilepsy monitoring unit
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls of the machine to obtain the optimal recording.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal test results – describes and annotates all manifestations and changes observed during tests.
• Recognizes artifacts and perform proper steps to eliminate, monitor or document.
• Obtain a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from all sources.
• Writes and prepares comprehensive technical EEG and EMU summary description.
• Maintains a necessary inventory of supplies for an assigned room or workstation, rotation of stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Participates in technical conferences and meetings
• Performs technical solutions to equipment’s problems when needed while performing an EEG
• Cleans and maintain the equipment after each procedure according to hospital’s infection control policy
• Obtain a satisfactory EEG recording to aid physician in their interpretation

Qualifications

Experience :-
Required:
• NLT 6 months relevant experience in a hospital setting • NLT 1 year on the job training
Desired:
• N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
• High School Certificate plus certification from an Allied Health program of not less than 1 year
• Qualification in a related allied health profession plus on the job training by an EEG supervisor or Neurophysiologist
Desired:
• N.A.