EEG Technician

Overview

We are looking for EEG Technicians with Bachelors degree in the field of Applied Sciences majoring in Neurophysiology or Neurophysiology or Biophysics/ Physiology or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years diploma. With a minimum of 2 years experience post qualification in a field and currently licensed in the country of origin and with a valid DOH / DHA / MOH license to practice in UAE. Fluency in spoken and written English and the Arabic language is desirable, but not essential. EEG Technician works closely with, and under the supervision of the Neurologists and perform Electroencephalography, Nerve Conduction Studies (including Electromyography, Repetitive Nerve Stimulation), and Evoked Potential Studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Practice proper entries and records on Hospital Information System

Should be well versed in preparing patients and recording high-quality EEG and Nerve-Muscle tracings and be able to detect and eliminate artefacts.

Need to have theoretical, technical and practical knowledge of special techniques in EEG like Photic stimulation, hyperventilation, adult and pediatric EEG montages, Electrode pasting for long term Video EEG, ICU recordings and Pediatric EEGs, Pruning EEG videos and important electrographic events; and NCS procedures like Repetitive Nerve Stimulation, comparative nerve studies and special nerve studies like Blink Reflex etc.

Should have the ability to do or learn Evoked potentials, Intra-operative peripheral or brain surface recordings.

Clean the electrodes and machines and store them properly.

Maintain apparatus, making minor adjustments when faults occur.

Maintain stock of paper, electrodes, paste, jelly, EMG Needles etc.

Take care of proper storage of all apparatus

Keep log book record of EEG and EMG procedures

Coordinate with Colleagues to maintain smooth lab functioning and emergency services whenever required.

Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements

Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities

Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports

Comply with Waste management procedures and policies

Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems