Lon Courson
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Skilled EEG Technologist with experience in performing various neurodiagnostic examinations. Strengths include interpretation of test results, troubleshooting electronic equipment, and ability to provide patient comfort during procedures. In previous roles, improvements were made in protocol efficiency and patient scheduling processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
EEG Technologist
Kids Neurolgy
Lakeland, FL
09.2010 - Current
- Educated families on EEG procedures and provided emotional support.
- Documented patient information and test results in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on EEG protocols and equipment usage.
- Adhered to safety standards and infection control practices during procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies needed for performing EEG procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed on site or at remote locations.
- Monitored patients during EEG tests to ensure safety, comfort, and proper functioning of equipment.
- Assisted in patient preparation for EEG examinations, including placement of electrodes and recording of patient history.
- Set up EEG systems according to established protocols prior to each procedure.
- Conducted ongoing maintenance checks on all equipment used in the lab or clinic setting.
- Scheduled and completed many procedures per week in high-volume practice.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
- Conducted EEG tests for pediatric patients to assess neurological function.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Lakeland Regional Hospital
Lakeland, FL
04.2000 - 06.2011
- Conducted EEG tests for pediatric patients to assess neurological function.
- Assisted neurologists in interpreting EEG results and diagnosing conditions.
- Maintained and calibrated EEG equipment to ensure accurate readings.
- Operated neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
- Educated patients on procedures and ensured comfort during testing sessions.
- Maintained equipment through regular calibration and troubleshooting processes.
- Adhered to safety standards and infection control measures in all procedures.
- Prepared patients for testing by attaching electrodes according to established protocols.
- Evaluated data collected from EEG recordings for artifacts or abnormalities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve problems that arose during testing sessions.
- Maintained and calibrated neurodiagnostic equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed completed records with physicians to discuss findings.
- Monitored patient during EEG testing to ensure safety and comfort.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Set up video monitoring systems for long-term EEGs as needed.
- Performed electroencephalogram and evoked potentials tests on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
- Measured patient body parts, marking locations for electrode placement during diagnostic testing and pre-surgery.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, Georgia
01.1997 - 02.2000
- Performed EEG and EMG tests for patients in diverse clinical settings.
- Operated neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret test results and provide recommendations.
- Educated patients on procedures and ensured comfort during testing sessions.
- Maintained equipment through regular calibration and troubleshooting processes.
- Adhered to safety standards and infection control measures in all procedures.
- Prepared patients for testing by attaching electrodes according to established protocols.
- Evaluated data collected from EEG recordings for artifacts or abnormalities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve problems that arose during testing sessions.
- Maintained and calibrated neurodiagnostic equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Monitored patient during EEG testing to ensure safety and comfort.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Performed electroencephalogram and evoked potentials tests on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
Education
EEG Technologist - Electronurodiagnostics
Edwin Vo-Tech
Tampa , FL 08.1995 - 08.1996
Plant City High School
PLANT CITY, FLSkills
- EEG procedure education
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment calibration
- Data analysis
- Electrodes placement
- Neurodiagnostics knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
Electronurodiagnostics, mainly EEG Technologist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EEG Technologist
Kids Neurolgy
09.2010 - Current
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Lakeland Regional Hospital
04.2000 - 06.2011
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Tift Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 02.2000
EEG Technologist - Electronurodiagnostics
Edwin Vo-Tech
08.1995 - 08.1996
Plant City High School