Owen America
Erlanger,KY
Summary
EEG Technician with 13 years of experience in healthcare. Skilled at assisting physicians with patient procedures and collecting patient data. Comfortable connecting with patients and their families,explaining procedures, and answering questions. Trained to conduct various electroneurodiagnostic tests. Ensures accurate diagnostic results for patients providing quality outcomes by performing EEGs consistent with department policies. Reliable with advanced knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
02.2011 - Current
- Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
- Monitored patients via EEG during awake and sleep cycles to help identify unusual activity after standard EEG test.
- Instructed patients and family members regarding procedures to be performed using layman language to minimize patient anxiety.
- Collected and documented results to help physicians interpret scans
- Measured patient body parts, marking locations for electrode placement during diagnostic testing and pre-surgery
- Conducted EEG work according to current proven neurodiagnostics techniques as endorsed by ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists).
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, EPs, ECoGs and TMSs
- Credentialed from American Heart Association (AHA) and participated in ongoing education to keep skills current
- Stocked supplies to maintain functional space for safe procedure delivery
Education
No Degree - Multi Competency Health Technician
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OHNeurodiagnostics Certificate - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
Institute of Health Sciences
Hunt Valley, MD07.2019
Skills
- Research Support
- Technical Training
- Surgical Assistance
- EEG Recording
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrode application
- First Aid/CPR
- Natus operation
- Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Neurodiagnostic expertise
- Clerical Support
Timeline
EEG Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
02.2011 - Current
No Degree - Multi Competency Health Technician
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Neurodiagnostics Certificate - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
Institute of Health Sciences
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