Electroencephalogram (EEG) Tech (24 hours)

**ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC** Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/ **PURPOSE** Performs high quality electroencephalographic (EEG) testing. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) testing according to department policy, and with a focus on patient comfort and physician’s needs. - Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video. - Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with sterile procedures and standards. - Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to the Neurologist. - Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient and makes them as comfortable as possible. - Applies and fills electrodes. - Maintains EEG equipment and supplies. - Completes documentation and charges in the EMR system. - Monitors patient’s condition during testing. - Performs all aspects of EEG recordings according to departmental policy and in a professional and personalized manner. - Obtains and documents required medical information. - Responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. - Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, and quality improvement. - Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. - Provides precise documentation on all recorded procedures. - Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the tech’s care. - Addresses problems of patient as they arise and escalates to physician or management if needed. - Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct. - Regular and dependable attendance. - Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on ARC Sharepoint. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience** **Required:** - High school diploma or GED. Completion of EEG training program and two or more years of EEG experience. Experience working with epilepsy patients. Familiarity with the International 10-20 system of EEG electrode placement. **Certificate/License** - Registered by the American Board of Registration of EEG Technicians and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred. - Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required. **Schedule:** 3 days per week