EEG Technician
Primary Location Moreno Valley, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Iris Medical Offices II
Job Number 1255874 Date posted 02/15/2024
Navigating the Hiring Process
We're here to support you!
Having trouble with your account or have questions on the hiring process?
Please visit the FAQ page on our website for assistance.
Need help with your computer and browser settings?
Please visit the Technical Information page for assistance or reach out to the web manager at kp-hires@kp.org.
Do you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability?
A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment that enables you to fully participate in completing the following:
- Online Submissions
- Pre-Hire Assessments
- Interview Process
Please submit your accommodation request and an HR Representative will contact you.
Description:
Under indirect supervision, operates EEG equipment and performs a variety of technical duties to measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by a physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders.
1. Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state so as to be prepared to perform remedial action or call for assistance. 2. Screen incoming EEG referrals for urgency and appropriate activation procedures. 3. Advise patient on the E.E.G. procedure. 4. Position patient for testing; attach electrodes to patient in predetermined positions on forehead, scalp and ears in conformance with established practices and procedures or instructions of physician. 5. Record ohmmeter reading of electrodes or determine if resistance meets specified levels; reapply any surface electrodes that have high resistance. 6. Monitor patients brain wave activity to determine readiness for examination; set battery of selector switched as determined by EEG procedure in progress and activate machine. 7. Observe wave characteristics to detect evidence of brain disorders; mark machine graph and refer rare or complex cases to physicians; observe patient and eliminate from consideration all artifacts patiently- induced or induced by activity near the EEG center. 8. Record reactions to introduced stimuli such as flashing lights or intermittent tones or to activities induced by rapid breathing. 9. Stop machine and remove electrodes from patient; identify EEG graph with patients name, etc., and log information. 10 Examine characteristics of tracings in detail to detect any evidence of disorders not noted during examination; write reports on unusual wave characteristics and describe possible problems; comment on any special observations. 11 Monitor EMG as required; perform sleep studies and special studies such as brain deaths. 12 Perform other duties as required to include preparing monthly patient schedule, compiling laboratory statistics, writing and filing regular reports, cleaning and stocking machines and other supplies, sending dictated EEG reports to physicians, performing minor maintenance, and attending training meetings.
Knowledge of neurology. Six months experience working as an EEG Technician within the last three years. Basic electrical safety and electronics. Will perform in-patient and outpatient testing. Must be able to transport equipment from clinic to hospital. Must be able to take appointment information from various areas of the hospital and clinic, and contact patients when necessary. Majority of work will entail routine EEG and evoked potentials.
Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision, operates EEG equipment and performs a variety of technical duties to measures impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by a physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Interview patients and review medical records to determine physical and emotional state so as to be prepared to perform remedial action or call for assistance. 2. Screen incoming EEG referrals for urgency and appropriate activation procedures. 3. Advise patient on the E.E.G. procedure. 4. Position patient for testing; attach electrodes to patient in predetermined positions on forehead, scalp and ears in conformance with established practices and procedures or instructions of physician. 5. Record ohmmeter reading of electrodes or determine if resistance meets specified levels; reapply any surface electrodes that have high resistance. 6. Monitor patients brain wave activity to determine readiness for examination; set battery of selector switched as determined by EEG procedure in progress and activate machine. 7. Observe wave characteristics to detect evidence of brain disorders; mark machine graph and refer rare or complex cases to physicians; observe patient and eliminate from consideration all artifacts patiently- induced or induced by activity near the EEG center. 8. Record reactions to introduced stimuli such as flashing lights or intermittent tones or to activities induced by rapid breathing. 9. Stop machine and remove electrodes from patient; identify EEG graph with patients name, etc., and log information. 10 Examine characteristics of tracings in detail to detect any evidence of disorders not noted during examination; write reports on unusual wave characteristics and describe possible problems; comment on any special observations. 11 Monitor EMG as required; perform sleep studies and special studies such as brain deaths. 12 Perform other duties as required to include preparing monthly patient schedule, compiling laboratory statistics, writing and filing regular reports, cleaning and stocking machines and other supplies, sending dictated EEG reports to physicians, performing minor maintenance, and attending training meetings.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Knowledge of neurology. Six months experience working as an EEG Technician within the last three years. Basic electrical safety and electronics. Will perform in-patient and outpatient testing. Must be able to transport equipment from clinic to hospital. Must be able to take appointment information from various areas of the hospital and clinic, and contact patients when necessary. Majority of work will entail routine EEG and evoked potentials.
Education
- EEG Technician certificate. High School Diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer skills in KPHC and Point preferred.
Primary Location: California,Moreno Valley,Iris Medical Offices II
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B07|IBT|Local 166
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Moreno Valley Hospital - Neurology-Regular Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $33.01 - $36.42 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
