Technologist - EEG

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :The Technologist - EEG performs routine and portable EEG studies on pediatric inpatients and outpatients. This includes documenting patient histories, proper electrode application, identifying and resolving artifact in the recording, correlating clinical events to the EEG, performing appropriate activation paradigms and preparing preliminary reports. He/ She integrates evidence based medicine into their methods, participates in continuing education and assists in clinical research projects. The Technologist - EEG conducts their recordings according to best practices and policy while being sensitive to the demands of working in a pediatric environment.KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Decides which patient tailored approach to take thus impacting the experience and quality of the service provided.
• Responsible for obtaining artifact-free Neurodiagnostic studies.
• Performs varied and complex Neurodiagnostic tests according to physician orders.
• Uses skilled interactions with pediatric and neonatal in- and outpatients.
• Utilizes evidence-based standards and solutions in performing patient care and applies problem solving techniques.
• Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory.
• Considers safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning patient care.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships and solicits input from physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participates in the integration and evaluation of research into practice.
• Assists in relevant clinical research projects
• Utilizes patient care processes and clinical information systems to ensure standardized patient care.
• Maintains technical skills, certification and collaborates with clinical educators for continuing education.
• Participates in Sidra commissioning activities as required.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Sidra?s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra?s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS ? Requirements:ESSENTIAL:Education: Bachelor?s Degree in the Life Sciences, Engineering or Physics.Experience:

• 3+ years? experience in EEG
• Evidence of ongoing continuing education.

Certification and Licensure:

• R. EEG or equivalent License/Certification in Country of Origin.
• BLS

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooting knowledge and can solve technical challenges independently and quickly.
• The ability to calculate, quantifies, qualify, use initiative and judgment to read and interpret data.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to record observations in acute and emergent situations.
• Manual dexterity for electrode placement and machine operation.
• Spatial orientation for electrode placement, equipment set up and data assessment.
• Familiarity with TJC, JCI and other accreditation organizations.
• Ability to use search engines and data bases for internet research.
• Confidence learning new software and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join us.Sidra Medicine is a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing women and children in Qatar with world-class tertiary healthcare services.

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