Under direct supervision, performs routine neurological tests to include EEG's (Electroencephalograms). May perform basic visual and auditory evoked potentials for use in diagnosis of neurological disorders.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs electroencephalograph tests (EEG) on patients in order to record patient brain waves and nervous system responses.

A. Attaches electrodes to precise locations on the patient's scalp and body in order to precisely record brain activity.

B. Explains procedure to patients to help eliminate fears/concerns and interviews patient to obtain required medical information to ensure safety during procedure.

C. Makes proper adjustments to EEG equipment including baseline adjustments and changes to the placement of electrodes on the patient in order to obtain the best recording or to record activity in specific areas of the brain as requested by a physician.

D. Observes patient responses to external stimuli Analyzes waveforms during testing by noting patient movements/seizures and responses to external stimuli. Marks recordings with pertinent clinical observations for review by a physician.

E. Notifies physician if patient has difficulties during the procedure. May ask the physician for sedatives to help a patient sleep during monitoring.

2. Under direct supervision performs evoked potential testing which is the response by the brain to an external stimulus in order to provide quantitative and objective measures of sensory functioning.

A. Performs evoked potential testing in order to determine the integrity of specific nerve endings in the motor strip of the brain.

B. Monitors responses to external stimuli during testing by noting patient movements and responses to external stimuli. Marks recordings to indicate possible neurological disorders for review by a physician.

C. Makes adjustments to evoked potential monitoring equipment to properly record brain activity as needed.

D. Operates stimulating equipment safely to include click stimulator, and pattern reversal stimulator for study of neurological abnormalities or deficits.

3. Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance and repair on EEG and evoked potential equipment.