EEG Technician Contractor/1099 (Bilingual-Spanish)
Required skills
- EEG
- audiometry
- electrodes
- HIPAA
- Phlebotomy
- CPT
- CCMA
- CMA
- LVN
Nice to have
- medical terminology
- brain function
- neurological assessments
- Spanish
Role summary
Seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) EEG Technician Contractor (1099) to perform EEG and audiometry procedures. Responsibilities include scheduling patients, preparing them for tests, accurately attaching electrodes, monitoring responses, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining detailed documentation compliant with HIPAA. The role involves generating patient reports, cleaning equipment, and transporting testing components between clinics. Troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain workflow is also key. Requires completion of an MA, Phlebotomy, or Vocational/Practical Nurse program and relevant certifications (CPT, CCMA, CMA, or LVN). Phlebotomy knowledge and Spanish language proficiency are a plus.
Duties
- Schedule patients to allow for completion of all testing and ensure pre-testing protocols are explained.
- Prepare patients for EEG and audiometry procedures by explaining the process clearly and ensuring their comfort and cooperation.
- Attach electrodes accurately according to standardized protocols, ensuring high-quality signal connectivity.
- Monitor patient responses throughout the procedure, identifying any artifacts (interference) and adjusting as necessary for safety and optimal data collection.
- Operate EEG, HCU, and audiometry equipment with precision, capturing detailed brain wave and audiogram recordings essential for diagnostic evaluation.
- Maintain thorough documentation of procedures, patient information, and technical findings in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Generate patient reports and upload them for neurologists or other physicians to review.
- Clean testing equipment after each patient and adhere to safety and infection control standards.
- Carry all testing equipment components in designated protective cases to different clinics, as needed.
- Ensure all equipment is working properly and follow all troubleshooting protocols to maintain clinic workflow.
- Phlebotomist knowledge and experience is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to brain function and neurological assessments.
- Excellent communication skills for explaining procedures clearly to patients of diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent collaborative skills to ensure efficient and timely patient care.
- Proven ability to stay on task under minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand for up to 1 hour, and able to bend/twist to attach electrodes properly.
Education:
- Completion of MA, Phlebotomy, or Vocational/Practical Nurse program (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPT, CCMA, CMA or LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
