Lead EEG Technologist

Job Summary:

The Lead Remote LTM Tech will be responsible for over-monitoring live EEGs, reviewing CortiCare logs, and pattern review as needed. The lead tech will be the first line of contact for on-shift tech or coordinator questions and/or concerns. In addition to over-monitoring, the remote lead tech will assist with QA, training, mentoring, and troubleshooting.

 

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 10pm - 8am EST

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee techs during the shift, approximately 20 per shift
• Over-monitoring and communicating with CC tech while on shift - pattern review / feedback and intervention at appropriate intervals as needed
• Communicate with Sr. Managers on a routine basis, escalate issues and disciplinary needs as appropriate
• Mentor new hires. Be available for questions and troubleshooting during over-monitoring shifts
• First-tier escalation for tech and coordinator troubleshooting issues and/or concerns
• Perform QA on scheduled shifts
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

•       Must be skilled in:

o   Pattern recognition to provide clinical descriptive information to neurologists

o   Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal adult, pediatric, and neonatal EEG patterns.

•       Proficient in ACNS terminology
•       Competence in deciphering artifacts from cortical activity.
•       Proficient in operating/troubleshooting multiple EEG instruments and software.
•       Ability to work from home - independently - without distraction in a HIPAA-controlled environment.
•       Excellent computer skills and comfortable with technology.
•       Professional demeanor, able to interact well with CortiCare staff, hospital staff, and neurologists
•      Reliable high-speed internet and cell phone coverage are required.

 

Education and Experience:

• Must hold current ABRET registration in Electroencephalography (R. EEGT), CLTM preferred
• Phase II experience, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of remote monitoring experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Nihon Kohden, Cadwell, and Xltek EEG equipment

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers

 

CortiCare is an EEO employer.

Provider of remote EEG monitoring and neuro-telemetry services.