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EEG Technologist Job at Aga Khan Hospital

The Aga Khan Hospital. Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network The hospital Is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach health facilities across East Africa.

The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification, 15015189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho. Busia and Homa Bay Counties.

Under close supervision by a neurologist, the EEG technician prepares patients and performs electroencephalograph to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis for brain disorders.

EEG Technologist Job Responsibilities

• Read physician’s electroencephalograph test requisition to determine the question to be answered; explain to patient the testing procedure and the need for the examination.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency for proper set-up of long-term EEG studies Including lead placement and patient preparation.
• Report findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation and demonstrate critical thinking and skills to recognize and correct artifact accordingly.
• At the completion of all studies, edit and prepare test for reading by a neurologist, properly remove electrodes, clean patient/equipment, and document all necessary paperwork
• Demonstrate customer service in all interactions, that is compassionate, courteous, friendly, and demonstrate respect for privacy
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervising neurologist.

Requirements for the EEG Technologist Job

• Completion of specialized training in electroencephalography or related medical training, preferred
• One 0) year of experience in an EEG lab preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to email their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 14th July, 2017.

Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. “Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”