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Shawn Wright

Westbury,NY

Summary

To obtain a position in the neurodiagnostics field as an EEG Technician with emphasis on helping patients in their diagnosing and healing process while continually expanding my professional knowledge and education.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EEG Technologist

Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2025 - Current

Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs. Applies electrodes with 10-20 paste safely for 24-hour EEGs after verifying sufficient ventilation to prevent adverse reactions. Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring Performs routine long-term monitoring and ICU monitoring .

EEG Technician

Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2024 - 01.2025

Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs. Applies collodion safely for 24-hour EEGs after verifying sufficient ventilation to prevent adverse reactions. Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health. Performs routine long-term monitoring and ambulatory EEG testing.

EEG Technician

Crouse Health
Syracuse , NY
03.2024 - 06.2024

Maintained and calibrated EEG equipment to ensure accurate results. Administered EEG tests to patients, including preparation of electrodes and patient positioning. Troubleshooting any malfunctions or problems encountered during an EEG procedure. Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders. Identified potential artifacts in EEG recordings. Prepared written documentation for all EEG testing conducted.

EEG Technician

University of Missouri Health System
Columbia, MO
08.2023 - 03.2024

Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs. Applies collodion safely for 24-hour EEGs after verifying sufficient ventilation to prevent adverse reactions. Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health. Performs routine long-term monitoring and ambulatory eeg testing.

EEG Technician

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - 07.2023

Performs routine and long-term monitoring video EEG's on neonates, infants, children, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health. Apply electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic-stimulation. Calibrate and adjust EEG equipment. and also keep equipment in clean, operating condition. Makes minor maintenance adjustments when malfunctions are detected and reports major repairs to management.

Senior EEG Technician

South Shore University Hospital Northwell Health
Bay Shore, NY
09.2017 - 05.2023

Performs routine and long-term monitoring video EEG's on pediatrics to geriatrics patients. Apply electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic-stimulation. Calibrate and adjust EEG equipment. and also keep equipment in clean, operating condition. Makes minor maintenance adjustments when malfunctions are detected and reports major repairs to management. Schedule patients for elective monitoring video EEGs while explaining the procedure to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate safe procedures. Provides guidance and training to EEG staff as necessary. Assists in educating nursing staff regarding EEG practices as necessary. Participates in monthly Neuroscience meetings. Ensures adequate EEG staff coverage and coordinates daily departmental operations. Experience with billing and have done audits on EEG studies for institute accreditation.

EEG Technician

Summit Health Group
Roslyn Heights, NY
08.2022 - 01.2023

Performed routine and ambulatory video EEGs testing on adolescents to geriatric patients. Applied electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head. Used activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic-stimulation. Calibrated and adjusted EEG equipment also keeping and insuring equipment is clean, and in operating condition.

EEG Technician

NY Presbyterian Hospital
Manhattan, NY
01.2022 - 03.2022

Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs. Applies collodion safely for 24-hour EEGs after verifying sufficient ventilation to prevent adverse reactions. Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.

EEG Technician

Pro Health Care Associates-Neurology
New Hyde Park, NY
03.2019 - 03.2020

Performed routine and ambulatory EEG testing on neonatal to geriatric patients. Applied electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head. Used activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic-stimulation. Calibrated and adjusted EEG equipment also kept equipment in clean, operating condition.

Radiology Assistant

NYU-WINTHROP HOSPITAL
Mineola, NY
06.2004 - 03.2019

Nursing Assistant with 10+ years experience in fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, transporting patients to and from the Radiology Department and providing quality patient care. Assist CT Tech with procedures if needed.

EEG Technician

Neurodiagnos Techs
Hempstead, NY
03.2015 - 09.2017

Performed EEG neurodiagnostic testing on both inpatient and outpatient using the 10-20 International Electrode Placement System Monitor patient during testing. Cleaning and sterilizing EEG equipment.

Education

Medical Assistant

Career Ins of Health & Technology
Garden City, NY
09.2007

Neurodiagnostics

Neurodiagnos Techs
2015

Skills

Epilepsy monitoring experience with knowledge of NATUS XLTEK, Nihon Kohden and Caldwell software and Archiving and studies along with billing charts . Understands medical procedures with knowledge of medical terminology knowledge. Experience in routine and long term video monitoring and ambulatory EEGs.

Certification

BLS/ CPR Certification

EEG Certificate

80 ASET-CEUs - Abret Board eligible

Timeline

EEG Technologist

Sanford USD Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

EEG Technician

Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025

EEG Technician

Crouse Health
03.2024 - 06.2024

EEG Technician

University of Missouri Health System
08.2023 - 03.2024

EEG Technician

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.2023 - 07.2023

EEG Technician

Summit Health Group
08.2022 - 01.2023

EEG Technician

NY Presbyterian Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

EEG Technician

Pro Health Care Associates-Neurology
03.2019 - 03.2020

Senior EEG Technician

South Shore University Hospital Northwell Health
09.2017 - 05.2023

EEG Technician

Neurodiagnos Techs
03.2015 - 09.2017

Radiology Assistant

NYU-WINTHROP HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 03.2019

Medical Assistant

Career Ins of Health & Technology

Neurodiagnostics

Neurodiagnos Techs
Shawn Wright