Bethany Martin
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Hard-working professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of outpatient care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the EEG Technologist role at your company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED EEG TECHNOLOGIST
Corticare
11.2018 - Current
- Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed
- Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system
- Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
- Collaborated with other technologists on challenging cases, leveraging collective expertise to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy through continual professional development in EEG technology advancements and best practices.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following proper infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Promoted quality assurance initiatives within the department, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures concerning patient care and safety measures.
- Participated in continuing education events, expanding knowledge base while fostering relationships with colleagues across the field.
REGISTERED EEG TECHNOLOGIST
Premier Medical Associates
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed
- Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system
- Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses
- Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests
- Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.
- Ensured accurate data collection by conducting routine maintenance on EEG equipment.
- Continuously updated knowledge on evolving industry trends and new technologies, positioning the department at the forefront of EEG diagnostics.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following proper infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient.
- Optimized patient care by staying current with industry standards, guidelines, and certifications for EEG Technologists.
- Maintained a high level of patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout the entire testing process.
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining EEG procedures and addressing concerns.
- Performed complex video EEG monitoring for epilepsy patients, providing valuable data for physician interpretation and diagnosis.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment and software systems, reinforcing departmental standards for excellence.
- Reduced patient waiting time with efficient scheduling and management of multiple EEG appointments.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
EEG TECHNICIAN
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
- Troubleshot calibration and instrument settings to prevent errors within standard procedure guidelines.
- Presented clinical documentation noting acute abnormalities for physician interpretation.
- Provided training and support to new EEG Technicians, sharing best practices for test administration and data analysis.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments prior to testing sessions, gathering relevant medical history information for accurate interpretation of results.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Earned professional Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation credentials and applied learned skills regularly to EEG technology work.
STUDENT EEG TECHNOLOGIST
St. Vincent Hospital
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed
- Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses
- Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli
- Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions as needed
- Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders
- Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests
- Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system
- Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM)
- Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results
- Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents or other staff members.
Education
Neurodiagnostics - Neuroscience
LABOURÉ COLLEGE
Dorchester, MA01.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy knowledge
- Physiology Understanding
- Electrode application
- Epilepsy monitoring
- Critical Care EEG
- EEG interpretation
- Long-term Monitoring
- Seizure Recognition
- Neurodiagnostic Testing
- Neuromonitoring Techniques
- EEG Troubleshooting
Certification
- Registered EEG Technologist
- Certified in Neurodiagnostics
Personal Information
Title: EEG TECHNOLOGIST
Timeline
REGISTERED EEG TECHNOLOGIST
Premier Medical Associates
07.2019 - 06.2020
REGISTERED EEG TECHNOLOGIST
Corticare
11.2018 - Current
EEG TECHNICIAN
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2014 - Current
STUDENT EEG TECHNOLOGIST
St. Vincent Hospital
12.2012 - 01.2014
Neurodiagnostics - Neuroscience
LABOURÉ COLLEGE
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