Mohsen Ghafourinasab
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Accomplished electroencephalograph (EEG) technician with 11 years of experience in major medical facilities. Proven senior performer accustomed to handling toughest technical and people challenges. Proficient in sleep, sleep-deprived, ambulatory and neurofeedback EEGs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking individual with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technician|Neurology and Psychiatry Assistant
Dr. Rabert Farnam Clinic | Dr. Mohammad Rafiei | Dr. Ali Akbar AsadiPouya| Dr. Sorour Inaloo
Shiraz, Fars
08.2012 - 05.2023
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Compiled data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.
- Proofread documents prior to distribution to ensure accuracy of content.
- Archived confidential material securely following established procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated EEG equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Administered EEG tests to patients, including preparation of electrodes and patient positioning.
- Assisted with interpreting test results and preparing reports for physicians.
- Provided technical support during brain mapping procedures.
- Identified potential artifacts in EEG recordings.
- Conducted research on the effects of drugs on EEG readings.
- Prepared written documentation for all EEG testing conducted.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of EEG monitoring devices.
- Performed routine maintenance on EEG machines and related equipment.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared pertinent documents for review by physician.
- Analyzed data from a variety of sources such as electroencephalograms.
- Monitored patient vital signs during EEG testing sessions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing EEG tests.
- Managed inventory of supplies, including ordering new materials when necessary.
- Assisted with clinical studies involving the use of EEG technology.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay current with advances in neurology and neuroscience technologies.
- Operated various computer programs used to analyze neurological data.
- Troubleshot any malfunctions or problems encountered during an EEG procedure.
- Reported any abnormalities found in the course of an examination to the supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with other medical professionals in order to provide optimal patient care.
- Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
- Monitored patients via EEG during sleep cycles to help identify unusual activity after standard EEG test.
- Positioned patients on examination table, confirmed optimum testing conditions, accurately placed electrodes and continuously monitored tests.
- Filed, maintained and transmitted EEG records and physician interpretations to keep providers, patients and families well informed.
- Prepared room and equipment for effective EEG operation and patient comfort and assisted physician with procedures.
- Applied collodion safely for 24-hour EEGs after verifying sufficient ventilation to prevent adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs.
- Assisted physician in surgery by facilitating continuous EEG monitoring, video monitoring and recordings to assure complete and accurate results.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
- Collected and documented results and performed calculations to help physicians interpret scans.
- Measured patient body parts, marking locations for electrode placement during diagnostic testing and pre-surgery.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians in diagnosing brain, sleep and nervous system disorders.
- Collected patients' medical information to customize test parameters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Azad University of Yazd
Yazd, Iran09.2010
Skills
- Data Entry
- Technical Training
- Data Gathering
- Device Calibration
- EEG Recording
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical Reporting
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Recordkeeping Abilities
- Research Support
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Chart Updating
- Quality Assurance
- Recordkeeping
Languages
English
Limited
Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
EEG Technician|Neurology and Psychiatry Assistant
Dr. Rabert Farnam Clinic | Dr. Mohammad Rafiei | Dr. Ali Akbar AsadiPouya| Dr. Sorour Inaloo
08.2012 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Azad University of Yazd
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