EEG Technician - Per Diem - Part-time

divdivdivdivdivdivp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:10.0pt;' id="isPasted"span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"The EEG Technician is responsible for performing electroencephalogram (EEG) tests and related procedures within the outpatient neurology clinic. The technician reports directly to the clinic administrator, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and standards. Additionally, the EEG Technician collaborates closely with and works under the clinical direction of the overseeing neurologist, contributing to accurate patient assessments and high-quality care. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of EEG procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:10.0pt;'span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"This is a Per Diem position, and is not eligible for benefits or PTO./span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:10.0pt;'span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" id="isPasted"Please Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. nbsp;UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions./span/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:#E0E0E0;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/span/pp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongEEG Procedures:nbsp;/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Prepares patient for EEG testing, ensuring they understand the procedure and addressing any questions or concerns. Ensure consent has been obtained prior to the preparation for the procedure following the national patient safety goal (NPSG.01.01.01).nbsp;/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Uses Two Patient Identifiers: Before applying electrodes, confirm the patient#39;s full name and patients date of birth to enhance patient safety and reduce the risk of errors.nbsp;/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Applies electrodes to the patientrsquo;s scalp according to established protocols and guidelines./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Monitors and record EEG data during tests, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Understanding the importance of timely reporting for patient management.nbsp;/li/ulp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongEquipment Management:/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Operate and maintain EEG equipment, ensuring it is clean, functional, and calibrated/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Troubleshoot equipment issues when they arise and report any technical problems to the supervisor/and or physician immediately./li/ulp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongPatient Care:/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the EEG process./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Assist in the preparation of patients for additional tests as needed, such as video EEG monitoringnbsp;/li/ulp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongData Analysis and Reporting:/strong/span/pul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"li style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Familiarity with the different types of brain waves (alpha, beta, theta, delta) and their characteristics./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Recognizing normal vs. abnormal patterns and potential epileptiform activity./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Ability to differentiate between true brain activity and artifacts caused by movement, muscle tension, electrical interference, or equipment malfunction./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Knowledge of common artifacts and how to minimize them during recordings./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Familiarization with computer programs, file management, network storage amp; retrieval.nbsp;/lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Understanding the clinical indications for the EEG and how the findings correlate with the patient#39;s symptoms and medical history./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Awareness of specific conditions (e.g., epilepsy, sleep disorders) that may affect the EEG results./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Skills in analyzing the EEG data for abnormalities and changes over time, including seizure activity, focal abnormalities, or diffuse slowing./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Ability to assess the significance of findings in relation to the patient#39;s clinical presentation./lili style="margin: 0in; font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.15;"Proficiency in documenting findings clearly and concisely in the EEG report.nbsp;/li/ulp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"br/span/pp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongEducation and Training:/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Educate patients and their families about EEG procedures and post-test care./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with advancements in EEG technology and techniques./li/ulp style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 1.15;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongQuality Control:/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"span style="line-height: 107%;"Knowledge of quality assurance practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the EEG data./span/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;"span style="line-height: 107%;"Familiarity with the standards and guidelines set forth by organizations like the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET)/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:#E0E0E0;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongEXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS/strong/span/pul style="list-style-type: disc;"li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an EEG Lab, as an EEG Technician, and/or related field required/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent required/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Completion of EEG training program required/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Certificate program in EEG technology preferred/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"span style="line-height: 107%;"Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required/span/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"span style="line-height: 107%;"Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT) preferred/span/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"span style="line-height: 107%;"Certification through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) preferrednbsp;/span/li/ulp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:#E0E0E0;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS/strong/span/pulli style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, including brain anatomy and electrical activity./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of electroencephalography principles, including the different types of brain waves and their significance./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Awareness of patient care best practices, including infection control and safety protocols./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with policies and procedures related to quality assurance in neurodiagnostic testing./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to operate and troubleshoot EEG equipment and software, including video EEG systems./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Skill in properly applying electrodes to the scalp and ensuring optimal contact for accurate readings./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Proficiency in analyzing EEG data and identifying normal and abnormal patterns, including seizure activity./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare team members./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to make informed decisions based on patient data and EEG results./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Strong observational skills to detect subtle changes in EEG patterns and patient behavior./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to provide compassionate support to patients, ensuring their comfort and understanding during the procedure./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, following the clinical direction of neurologists and other professionals./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to assist the neurologist with nerve conduction studies (NCSs) needle EMG./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Flexibility to handle varying patient needs and adapt to changes in protocols or technology./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be willing to adapt to future growth within this department which may include up to but not limited to EEG home monitoring combined with sleep studies./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to maintain confidentiality and follow PHI/HIPAA regulations/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Must be able to pay close attention to details/li/ulp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:#E0E0E0;'span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"strongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/span/pulli style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"May include performing repetitive tasks/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends with clients)/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"May include working with challenging patients and clients/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"May include lifting up to 25 poundsnbsp;/li/ulpbr/pp id="isPasted"span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"emUNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law./em/span/ppemspan style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu"healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu/a./span/em/p/div/div/div/div/div/div