Summary
The EEG Technologist Registered will maintain Long Term Monitoring EEG recordings; monitor and review LTM data, and record and set-up electroencephalographic tests on patients with a variety of illnesses, providing accurate data for interpretation by Electroencephlographer(s).
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Explain test procedures to pediatric patients and guardians, and instruct patients in proper positioning, both before and during the recording. (No interpretation of test can be given at any time in front of the patient.)
- Apply electrodes to predetermined measured placements as to the International 10-20 System and check the performance of the electrodes.
- Calibrate and adjust equipment to be sure it is in proper working condition.
- Take standard recordings from patients in any condition.
- Instruct patient on how to relax and cooperate for any type of electro-neuro-diagnostic test, reducing artifact as much as possible.
- Perform special electroencephalographic tests to localize infarct/injury to the nervous system.
- Monitor and record all unusual and abnormal physiological occurrences.
- Monitor other vital signs such as eye movement, respiration, muscle and heart rate.
- Perform brain activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep when not contraindicated.
- Perform portable recordings in any such area as determined by the appropriate ordering physician.
- Obtain and record any relevant information from the patient, MiChart or any part of the medical record.
- Determine the cause of equipment failure, if any, and trouble shoot as needed.
- Report machine malfunctions to IT team or supervisor as soon as possible.
- Replenish supplies and maintain proper universal precautions.
- Attend weekly in-service training lectures and workshop.
Required Qualifications*
Electroencephalograph Technologist Registered (Certified)
- High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Reasonable experience as an EEG Technician is necessary.
- Certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist, and/or Polysomnography registration or equivalent certification
- Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body is necessary.
Electroencephalograph Technologist Non-Registered
- High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body is necessary.
- Eligibility or certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist is necessary.
Upon hire, non-certified EEG Technologists must begin taking courses towards EEG certification and identify a path towards their EEG Registered Technologist credential.
Work Schedule
We have a dayshift and night shift position available, both shifts include weekends. Our Epilepsy Lab provides both inpatient and outpatient services and is a 24 hour/7 day operation; mandatory overtime may be possible.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.