Perpetua Canoville
Covington,GA
Summary
Skilled EEG Technician with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Skilled at assisting physicians with patient procedures and collecting patient data. Ensures accurate diagnostic results and provides quality outcomes by performing EEG tests and epilepsy monitoring consistent with department policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technician
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for performing all modalities of EEG in In-patient and Out-patient setting.
- Ensured all diagnostic and therapeutic patient services meet established quality control guidelines. Assessed the quality of the recordings and corrected if necessary.
- kept the healthcare team informed of significant changes occurring in the recordings, including loss of potentials.
- Obtained patient histories, noting information required for the assessment. Reviewed patient requisitions to obtain information necessary for monitoring and to determine the most effective monitoring procedure.
- Prepared the patient for testing including measurements and application of electrodes. Identified and eliminated electrode and stimulus artifacts in order to obtain optimal responses. Calculated and analyzed test results. Stimulated patient to investigate pathways.
- Operated the control setting of electrophysiologic re cording devices.
- Measured, calculated, and logged recorded electro physiologic information. Implemented alternative methods when appropriate to better define patient abnormalities.
- Monitored equipment function. Identified faulty equipment and promptly reported the problems to PRN Neurodiagnostic Technologist.
- Instructed patients and family members regarding procedures to be performed using layman language to minimize patient anxiety.
- Monitored patients via EEG during sleep cycles to help identify unusual activity after standard EEG test.
- Filed, maintained and transmitted EEG records and physician interpretations to keep providers, patients and families well informed.
- Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2023
- Performed routine procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Collected blood and other specimen from patients.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, heart rate, pulse and weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than multiple patients per day.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Electroencephalogram Technician Certification - EEG
Neuro Diagnos Tech
Hempstead, NY04.2022
Nursing Assistant Certification - CNA
New York Medical Center
Flushing, NY07.2008
BLS/CPR Certified
American Heart Association
Phlebotomy Certified
Northwell Health Medical Center
Skills
- Leadership
- Training & Development
- Work ethic
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Communication
- Organization
Timeline
EEG Technician
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2023
Electroencephalogram Technician Certification - EEG
Neuro Diagnos Tech
Nursing Assistant Certification - CNA
New York Medical Center
BLS/CPR Certified
American Heart Association
Phlebotomy Certified
Northwell Health Medical Center
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