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. Precise EEG Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in neurodiagnostic technology, patient care, and data analysis. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet the demands of fast-paced environments. Committed to providing accurate EEG interpretations to support neurological diagnosis and treatment planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technician
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive EEG studies in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Maintain high-quality standards by adhering to diagnostic and therapeutic service protocols.
- Evaluate the quality of EEG recordings, making necessary adjustments for optimal accuracy.
- Communicate critical changes in patient recordings, such as loss of signals, to the healthcare team promptly.
- Gather detailed patient histories, recording information essential for effective monitoring and assessment.
- Review physician orders to determine the appropriate monitoring methods and test procedures.
- Prepare patients for testing by measuring and applying electrodes, ensuring proper placement and comfort.
- Identify and resolve electrode and stimulus artifacts to produce high-quality recordings.
- Stimulate neurological pathways during procedures to observe specific patient responses.
- Log and interpret electrophysiological data, incorporating alternative techniques to better capture abnormalities.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions to the Neurodiagnostic team.
- Monitor patients during EEG recordings, including during sleep cycles, to capture atypical activity not detected in standard tests.
- Utilize EEG instruments to measure brain wave activity, contributing to the diagnosis of neurological disorders.
EEG Technician
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Jamaica, NY
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.
- 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.
- Monitored patients via EEG during sleep cycles to help identify unusual activity after standard EEG test.
- Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
08.2008 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Electroencephalogram Technician Certification - EEG
NeuroDiagnosTech
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
- Professional Development
- Work ethic
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Communication
- Organization
Timeline
EEG Technician
Northside Hospital
04.2024 - Current
EEG Technician
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2022
Electroencephalogram Technician Certification - EEG
NeuroDiagnosTech
Nursing Assistant Certification - CNA
New York Medical Center
BLS/CPR Certified
American Heart Association
Phlebotomy Certified
Northwell Health Medical Center
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