Offsite Per Diem EEG Tech (non Abret)-MSW-Days

Job Description Performs EEG studies on patients including standard, ambulatory, video and special electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures. Qualifications + HS/GED + Successful completion of an educational program for EEG or Sleep Technologist accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. + One year in hospital EEG experience + R.EEG.T Certification by ABRET - preferred not required. Non-Bargaining Unit, R41 - Neurology R41 - WST, Mount Sinai West Responsibilities 1) Responsible for all EEG recordings: Awake, asleep, bedside and B.D. protocol video EEGs. 2) Verifies the identity of the patient before test/procedure. Explains the procedure and equipment to patient clearly, Answers inquiries and reassures patient before and during test in order to obtain the patient's cooperation for the best performance of the test. Provides for patient privacy at all times. 3) Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart or other knowledgeable persons. Explains in detail the recording procedures to the patient and family members present. Views chart for use of anticonvulsive meds and consults family or caregiver. 4) Adapts methods and instrumentation, to make patient feel calm and comfortable during testing to obtain optional results, the best EEG findings, and an EEG record free of artifacts. 5) Measures head appropriately, places electrodes properly and checks their integrity. Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. 6) Appropriately uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep. Documents relevant patient history, events and medications in the recordings as per departmental guidelines. 7) Upon completion of test, removes electrodes, gels, residue from scalp and cleans patient's head/hair. Keeps EEG room clean and neat at all times. Cleans and disinfects equipment. 8) Writes all clinical observations during seizures and other patient emergency situations. Maintains the EEG database, clips, prunes, archives EEG records. 9) Logs and records complete patient diagnoses, technician report, stamps records and places in reading room. 10) Insures electrical safety of the patient at all times, performs maintenance and minor repairs of the equipment for use, and reports problems to the Supervisor. 11) Acts as a resource to residents, physicians and other technicians, providing assistance and advise as necessary. 12) Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities when possible. About Us Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinaiu2019s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time u2014 discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patientsu2019 medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high

Created: 2025-11-15