Noel Cantu
Texas Children's Hospital – Medical Center
Alvin,TX
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Social Work and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Electroneurodiagnostic – EEG Technologist
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted routine and continuous neurodiagnostic procedures following ABRET and ACNS guidelines.
- Perform routine, sleep-deprived, and ambulatory EEGs while ensuring accurate data collection according to established protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify allergies to electrode products, understand movement restrictions, and evaluate cognitive function, ensuring tailored patient care.
- Monitored patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, identifying and documenting seizure activity and relevant neurological events.
- Monitored patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, identifying and documenting seizure activity and relevant neurological events to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed and archived EEG studies securely, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
- Notify the manager or designated person about any patient, personal injury, or unsafe situations, potential problems, and unusual occurrences.
- Provide compassionate patient support during testing, monitoring vital signs, and observing for any changes or adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families on procedures, aftercare instructions, and home monitoring, improving patient compliance and understanding.
- Maintained and calibrated EEG equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
Electroneurodiagnostic – EEG Technologist
1 Year 3 Months- Performed routine neurodiagnostic procedures following ABRET/ACNS guidelines and ASET competencies to ensure accurate patient assessment and diagnosis.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments related to care, addressing electrode allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function to inform appropriate diagnostic approaches.
- Ensured precise electrode application according to the International 10-20 System, enhancing the quality of neurodiagnostic testing.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, sharing test results and relaying critical patient information accurately and promptly.
- Attended relevant courses to enhance knowledge and skills in neurodiagnostics, online courses, or case studies through journals/relevant publications.
- Informs manager or designee of all patient/personal injury or unsafe situations, anticipated problems, and unusual situations.
- Attend relevant courses, online courses, or case studies through journals/relevant publications.
- Conducted EEG tests to monitor and analyze brain activity for patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on EEG procedures, ensuring understanding and comfort.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout the entire testing process.
- Collaborated with other technologists on challenging cases, leveraging collective expertise to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with neurologists to review test results and develop treatment plans.
Neurodiagnostic Tech I, EEG
11 Months- Conducted Electroneurodiagnostic studies according to established protocols.
- Explained procedures to patients, elicited and recorded medical histories to ensure accurate testing.
- Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
- Records the studies and independently makes alterations to the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
- Identified normal and abnormal variants in study recordings during evaluations.
- Detected and corrected electrical and electronic malfunctions during procedures.
- Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
- Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
- Filled out the 'Technician Impression' sheet to provide initial assessment.
- Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
- Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
- Set up and assisted with area-specific neurodiagnostic procedures to enhance workflow and patient experience.
Neurodiagnostic Technician, 2nd Semester, 16 Hours Per Week
11 Months- Tailored care to meet the specific needs of each patient.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members and physicians.
- Explained procedures to patients, alleviating anxieties and enhancing communication.
- Maintained detailed records of test results and entered patient information into computer systems for accurate tracking.
- Logged patient data to ensure comprehensive medical documentation. such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures or treatments.
- Managed time effectively and prioritized workflow, adhering to hospital protocols.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Social Work and Human Services
GPA: 4.0
Associate degree - Neurodiagnostic Technology
Associate degree - Health Sciences
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
Care coordination
HIPAA compliance
Policies and Procedures
Clinical care
Judgment and Decision Making
Neurodiagnostic protocols
CPR certification
Organizational skills
Patient assessment
Clinical collaboration
Patient care management
Certification
- RQI BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 06/28/26
Internships
Concert Health ( February 2026-August 2026)
Timeline
Electroneurodiagnostic – EEG Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital – Medical Center
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Electroneurodiagnostic – EEG Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Neurodiagnostic Tech I, EEG
University of Texas Medical Branch
01.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Neurodiagnostic Technician, 2nd Semester, 16 Hours Per Week
Clinical Rotations at Houston Methodist Hospital/University of Texas Medical Branch/Texas Children's Hospital/VA Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Pearland High School
High School Diploma
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Alvin Community College
Associate degree from Health Sciences
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Alvin Community College
Associate degree from Neurodiagnostic Technology
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Walden University
Bachelor's degree from Social Work and Human Services
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