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Class Specifications
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Electroencephalograph Technician I
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2436
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$23.45 - $28.51 Hourly
$1,876.00 - $2,281.00 Biweekly
$4,064.67 - $4,942.17 Monthly
$48,776.00 - $59,306.00 Annually
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Under direction, operates electroencephalograph equipment to record impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: following established methods and procedures in the handling and use of electroencephalograph equipment; achieving some economies and/or preventing some losses through the proper handling of equipment, materials and supplies; making regular contacts with other employees and with individual patients; compiling and maintaining specialized technical records. Nature of work may be somewhat hazardous as it involves contact with mentally disturbed patients. |
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Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
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1. Makes appointments with patients pursuant to medical staff requisitions; interviews patients for non-medical information; attempts to reassure disturbed patients.
2. Operates an electroencephalograph machine in making electroencephalograms of patients as directed by medical staff; carries out specific electroencephalograph procedures as directed by physicians.
3. Reviews and edits each electroencephalogram, rules out all artifacts; may mark sections of the electroencephalogram for study by the medical staff; cuts electroencephalogram record for filing.
4. Sets up and maintains all files and records relevant to electroencephalograph laboratory; types relevant letters and reports.
5. May make simple repairs and adjustments to electroencephalograph machine; calls attention to superiors regarding the need for major repairs; orders supplies and materials for the laboratory. |
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Job Related and Essential Qualifications:
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Training and Experience: Requires graduation from high school, supplemented by at least six months of training and experience in the operation and handling of hospital electroencephalograph equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires a good working knowledge of the operation and handling of electroencephalograph equipment.
Requires skill and ability to: Distinguish curve characteristics caused by brain disorders and recognize and eliminate from consideration all artifacts; deal politely and cheerfully with patients. |
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