Joe Tafoya
San Jose,CA
Summary
Driven EEG Technologist from Santa Clara Valley, known for advancing department capabilities through continuous learning in EEG diagnostics and new technologies. Excelled in patient care and signal analysis, fostering teamwork to solve complex cases. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and communication, ensuring high-quality patient support and education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EEG Technologist
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2017.01 - 2024.05
- Four daily out-patients perform spot, 30 min EEG recording. Using 10/20 International System.
- Cover Inpatients coordinate with attending medical staff.
- Continuously updated knowledge on evolving industry trends and new technologies, positioning the department at the forefront of EEG diagnostics.
- Collaborated with other technologists on challenging cases, leveraging collective expertise to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Operated and maintained variety of equipment to obtain diagnostic data with focus on EEG.
- Coordinated closely with Medical staff during invasive monitoring procedures, ensuring seamless integration of services for patient benefit.
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Institute of Health Sciences
Maryland, NYSkills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy knowledge
- Signal Analysis
- Data Management
- Electrode application
- Seizure Recognition
- Neurodiagnostic Testing
- Epilepsy monitoring
- EEG interpretation
- Long-term Monitoring
- EEG Troubleshooting
- Evoked Potentials Monitoring
- Pediatric EEG
- Critical Care EEG
- Neuromonitoring Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- hart updating
Certification
- Certified EEG Technologist, Institute of Health Sciences - June 2017
Additional Information
pediatric urgent calls for newborns
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EEG Technologist
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2017.01 - 2024.05
Associate of Arts -
Institute of Health Sciences
- Certified EEG Technologist, Institute of Health Sciences - June 2017
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