NI-Technician, EEG

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-3042AC

Job Title:

NI-Technician, EEG

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs comprehensive neurological diagnostic testing on adults, infants and children.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.  This position is subject to on-call hours and responsibility at the discretion of department need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Greets patients, obtains information and assesses need for testing, explains procedures and provides educational information incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other into care.

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Performs diagnostic testing including EEG’s, Evoke Potential Exams, seizure and video monitoring following established departmental procedures. Observes patient during testing and provides input to physician.

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Scores exams and collects information in preparation for Neurologist’s review and interpretation and documents accurately in the patient’s record maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Calibrates testing equipment making necessary adjustments following established procedures and ensuring proper operation and compliance with regulatory and state standards.

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Orders, cleans and maintains equipment and supplies ensuring smooth operations within established budgetary guidelines. Removes broken equipment and reports to appropriate resource.

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Performs a variety of clerical duties to support unit including answering phone, maintaining files and coordinating scheduling of patients working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an approved EEG training program or six months on the job training.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

Board registration.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Knowledge of EEG’s, anatomy and physiology.

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Ability to use computer.

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Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - subject to call rotation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.