*_EEG/MEG Technician, Full Time, Elk Grove Village, IL60007_*
**
*Alexian Brothers Health System*is proud of the fact that we
continue to build upon values established more than 800 years ago.
Although many things have changed with the times, our commitment to
respect, compassion, and quality care—for every patient and every
professional—remains as strong as ever. Our network currently
consists of four hospitals, as well as our immediate-care and
occupational health centers.
The *Illinois MEG Center* is engaged in both patient care and
research activities with respect to the relationships between
behavior and brain structure and function. Exploration of brain
function involves behavioral and cognitive testing,
Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, functional MRI, and Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy which are performed on a wide range of subject
populations including adults and children with epilepsy, brain
tumors, autism, and psychiatric disease.
The primary focus of the Illinois MEG Center is to provide
diagnostic testing services to a wide range of subject populations
including adults and children with epilepsy, brain tumors, strokes,
traumatic brain injuries, various degenerative brain disorders, and
psychiatric disease. A Magnetoencephalographic (MEG) Technologist
records the electromagnetic activity of the brain and nervous system
using a variety of techniques and instruments under the supervision
of the Medical Director or Center Manager. A technologist in this
category will have experience with the basics of performing an EEG,
and will have acquired skill in applying EEG electrodes in
accordance with the International 10-20 system of electrode
placement. Additionally, the technologist will be able to identify
common artifacts and perform basic evoked potential procedures.
With training, will be expected to become facile with basic
electrophysiological and MRI data manipulation and import into
advanced analysis programs.
*The MEG/EEG Technologist is expected to administer diagnostic
testing services to the designated patient age groups:*
**
*Minimum Qualifications:*
**
Education and training:
1.Completion of 1 year of college or university with emphasis on
physical or biological sciences, */or/* high school graduation with
emphasis on physical or biological sciences *required*.
2.Experience in EEG and evoked potentials is *highly* *preferred*,
but not required.
3.Technicians recently graduated from an accredited
Electroneurodiagnostic Training Program are acceptable candidates.
Physical Requirements:
Some light lifting (up to 20 pounds) or moving of equipment or
patients on a stretcher is occasionally needed. The general level of
required manual dexterity is low to medium.
*_Key Responsibility Areas_*
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Adheres to training regarding ethical behavior and
confidentiality. Demonstrates competence in areas of critical
thinking, interpersonal relationships, and the ability to interact
with patients suffering from diseases of brain dysfunction.
2. Conforms to all laboratory policies and procedures regarding OSHA
and JCAHO guidelines for Universal Precautions and hospital
regulations.
3. Explains the test procedure to the patient to obtain the
patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Checks
the patient’s medical chart for orders and special needs, with
particular attention to patients with implanted medical devices.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of the peripheral nervous system, diseases
related to electroneurodiagnostic medicine, instrumentation, basic
electronics, and electrical safety.
5. Prepares the patient, accurately applies a variety of surface
electrodes using collodian; obtains 3-space digitization of fiducial
landmarks using a polhemus device for co-registration of physiologic
data with a volumetric MRI; distinguishes between normal and
abnormal waveforms; Acquires data using the appropriate protocols as
requested by the referring physician. Examinations may include
collection of spontaneous data, and evoked responses of visual,
auditory, somatosensory, and or motor cortices; describes all
abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test;
recognizes physiological and non-physiological artifacts and takes
appropriate steps to eliminate them.
6. Performs the appropriate tuning of the MEG system for all
recordings. Manipulates instrument controls for optimal recording of
electromagnetic responses.
7. Assists investigators performing research studies as needed by
preparing or manipulating the instrument and applying surface
recording electrodes under the direction of the MEG Center Director,
Manager, or coordinator.
8. Cleans and disinfects all instrumentation and equipment and
ensures it is in good operating condition. Detects instrument
malfunctions, and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the
need for major repairs. Places cleaned EEG electrodes and caps in
clear plastic bags for storage.
9. Acquires specialized skills to perform the more difficult
procedures. Continues education by participating in technical
conferences and meetings.
10. Performs other related duties as required.
*Location:*
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
800 Biesterfield Rd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
All applications are accepted via our online application system:
http://jobs.alexianbrothershealth.org/jobs/983232-EEG-Technologist.aspx
*Point of contact:*
Kamila Dabrowska
Nursing Recruiter
847-758-2815
Application Deadline: 6/30/2014
Thank you,
-Kamila
**
*Kamila Dabrowska**| *Nursing Recruiter
HLTHSYST
*Alexian Brothers Health System****| *Human Resources**
*internal. *770.2815*t.*847.758.2815*| f.*847.952.7488__
_kamila.dabrowska(a)alexian.net
<mailto:Cherry.Berlongieri@alexian.net>_*|*_www.jobs.alexianbrothershealth.org
<http://www.alexianjobs.org/>_
/Compassion*Dignity of the Person*Care of the Poor*Holism*Partnership/
--
Haiteng Jiang
PhD candidate
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Neuronal Oscillations Group
Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
FieldTrip Development Team
https://sites.google.com/site/haitengjiang/