Keisha Mehrezi

NEUROLOGY ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN

GWUH

03.2019 - Current

Educate patients on the procedure that their Neurology Physician has prescribed
Uses Calculated Measurements following the ACNS Guide for the 10/20 Method while placing electrodes on patients
Heavily trained on various procedures such as: Routine 41-60min
Studies; EMU (continuous hospital patient stay for Neurological Monitoring); ICU monitoring; NICU connection and monitoring; LTM 12-26hrs
Connection and monitoring, etc
Ambulatory and/or Outpatient procedure using the ACNS Guidelines 10/20 Method for placing electrodes, programming equipment and consulting the patient on what the equipment function will be doing while attached to the electrode box
Allowing the patient to know and give confidence that the study recorded will be read and the results will be given to their prescribed Neurologist on or before their next scheduled visit
Knowing the functions of the computers and what Montage to record the patient on while being connected during their procedure
Managed multiple patients simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels
Operated Polysomnography equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables
Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency within the department
Documented routine observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
Continuously enhanced professional expertise through ongoing training and education in new technologies and methodologies related to polysomnography
Expanded clinical knowledge base through regular attendance at conferences and workshops focused on advancements within the field of polysomnography technology
Educated patients on the importance of proper sleep hygiene, leading to improved overall health
Studied polysomnograms to recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and arrhythmias
Assisted Physicians in the development of treatment plans for patient with sleep disorders
Monitored study-tracing quality to achieve artifact -free signals
Contributed to a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the sleep center, elevating overall standards of care for patients accessing our services
Operated closed-circuit television cameras to record patient sleep activities and observe patients during tests
Supported diagnostic decision-making by accurately identifying various stages of sleep throughout study recordings