| Job
Code: |
1773 |
| Job
Title: |
Neurophysiology Technologist |
| Creation
Date: |
06/01/90 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/07/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Job Summary:
To perform EEG and evoked
potential studies and to supervise and instruct neurophysiology technicians in
these studies.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
- Performs
neurophysiological studies as per written protocols.
- Explains procedures to
patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
- Applies standard scalp
electrodes and makes determination about placement of other monitoring
devices based on history obtained and medical condition.
- Administers sedation
medication based on independent judgment of need.
- Records the
electroencephalogram and independently makes alteration of the test protocol
based on history and on the ongoing EEG.
- Recognizes and corrects
electrical and electronic malfunction.
- Prepares the completed
hard copy of EEG and EP studies for interpretation.
- Completes the
"Technician Impression" sheet which serves as the preliminary
report.
- Serves as Instructor of
Neurology Residents, EEG and EP Technicians.
- Supervises and directs
EEG Technicians.
- Adheres to internal
controls established for department.
- Performs related duties
as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Associate's degree or
equivalent and two years related experience. ABRET registered.
Equipment:
Standard EEG and evoked potential equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital and/or clinical environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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