$35.81-$43.53 Hourly / $6,208.00-$7,544.00 Monthly / $74,490.00-$90,532.00 Yearly
Under direction, operates electroencephalograph equipment to record impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: Following established methods and procedures in the handling and use of electroencephalograph equipment; achieving some economies and/or preventing some losses through the proper handling of equipment, materials and supplies; making regular contacts with other employees and with individual patients; compiling and maintaining specialized technical records. Nature of work may be somewhat hazardous as it involves contact with mentally disturbed patients.
1. Makes appointments with patients pursuant to medical staff requisitions; inter- views patients for nonmedical information; attempts to reassure disturbed patients.
2. Operates an electroencephalograph machine in making electroencephalograms of patients as directed by medical staff; carries out specific electroencephalograph procedures as directed by physicians.
3. Reviews and edits each electroencephalogram, rules out all artifacts; may mark sections of the electroencephalogram for study by the medical staff; cuts electroencephalogram- record for filing.
4. Sets up and maintains all files and records relevant to electroencephalograph laboratory; types relevant letters and reports,
5. May make simple repairs and adjustments to electroencephalograph machine; calls attention to superiors regarding the need for major repairs; orders supplies and materials for the laboratory.
Requires a good working knowledge of the operation and handling of electroencephalograph equipment.
Requires skill and ability to: Distinguish curve characteristics caused by brain disorders and recognize and eliminate from consideration all artifacts; deal politely and cheerfully with patients.