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Stratus Neuro

Monthly Tech Meeting

March 2026

Welcome New Hires

John James
Pitts, PA
Demetria Anderson
Rochester, NY
Dillon Duggan
50% Travel, Tallahassee, FL
Amber Muirhead
50% Travel, Beaumont, TX
Robert Davis
50% Travel, Cleveland, OH
Amber Garland
50% Travel, Tulsa, OK
Shannon Sinks
50% Travel, Houston, TX
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Discussion Topics

1
Tech Safety
2
Communication Protocols & Maintenance Requests
3
Infection Prevention & Control Policy
4
Decontamination Review
5
Call-Out Protocols
6
Tech On-Call Availability & Guarantee Review
7
Mapping Policy
8
Data Cards
9
Unit Shipment Process
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SAFETY

Tech Safety

General Safety Guidelines

  • Stay aware of surroundings — identify risks early
  • "See Something, Say Something" — report concerns to management promptly
  • Unsafe situation: Notify management immediately; file an incident report before end of shift

Handling Unsafe Situations

If threatened or at risk, exit immediately. This includes:

  • Inappropriate comments or touching
  • Animals the patient refuses to secure
  • Visible weapons

Do not worry about equipment — retrieve later.

Safe Pretexts & Quick Reference

Pretexts for Leaving

  • Tell the patient you need to grab something from your car
  • Text your manager — they'll call with an "emergency" and handle rescheduling

Quick Reference

Feel unsafe → leave immediately, report to manager
Visible weapons → leave immediately
Keep keys in your pocket at all times
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INFECTION PREVENTION

Handwashing

When to Wash

Before and after any patient contact or fluid/equipment exposure
After removing gloves

Proper Handwashing

Soap + water, scrub all surfaces including nails for 20 sec, rinse, dry

Alcohol-Based Sanitizer

60%+ alcohol gel, quarter-sized amount, rub until dry before gloving

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INFECTION PREVENTION

Equipment Decontamination

2-5
min contact time
1

Equipment Cleaning (At Disconnect)

Wearing PPE, wipe all outer surfaces with manufacturer-approved germicidal wipes. Keep surfaces wet for required contact time per label (2, 3, or 5 min). Wipe dry only after full contact time.

2

Video Equipment & Tripods

Wipe all items used during exam with approved wipes. Include cords, cables, and connections. Keep wet for contact time; air dry before storing.

3

Surfaces

Exam tables, countertops, hard non-porous surfaces, work areas. Wipe all exposed areas; keep wet for contact time; air dry.

Never submerge equipment. Do not apply wipes too wet — excess moisture damages electronics.

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DECONTAMINATION

Decon Kits & Bug Process

Decontamination Kits

Decon kits are being shipped to all techs — no need to email support/IT.

Storage: Inside, temperature-controlled — away from harsh heat or cold.

48 hrs
Standard decon
7 days
Bed bugs
2 hrs
Air out after

Never set up a unit if bugs/infestations are noted before setup.

1

At Setup (If Discovered Mid-Study)

Notify your RTM. Notify peers in case someone else disconnects.

2

At Disconnect

Transfer data before bagging. Place unit in 2 trash bags with 1 decon strip on foam area. Remove PPE into bag.

3

Documentation

Complete contaminated equipment out-of-service form. Set unit to decon status on Asset Panda. Store in limited-access area.

4

After Decon Period

Re-don PPE, check equipment. If bugs persist, add second strip and reseal. Once clear, air out 2 hrs, wipe down, return to available.

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COMMUNICATION

Communication Protocols

Maintenance Requests

  • Assignment Review: Requests sent after confirming assignments fit 9.5-hour mapping policy
  • Response: Declining without explanation is not acceptable. Provide a clear reason
  • Communication: "Reply All" in the original thread. Direct technical questions to the monitoring tech
  • Dispatcher Awareness: Flag unlisted tasks (long drives, handoffs). Stay calm; explain your situation

General Communication

  • Do not CC Hanah Wheeler on unrelated correspondences
  • RTMs are your primary point of contact
  • Non-urgent questions: Email with clear details
  • If calling an RTM with no answer, send a text so they can prepare to respond
30 min
Response time

RTMs are your primary point of contact for all questions, concerns, and escalations. The on-call RTM handles weekend operations solo — use text when possible.

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ON-CALL

On-Call Weekend Manager

Weekend call-outs email:

Do not email individual managers — they are not required to check email on weekends

Urgent — Contact On-Call

  • Car breakdown or accident
  • Patient safety concern on Sat/Sun
  • Unit failure needing replacement (after checking with teammates)

Not Urgent — Wait for Monday

  • Unit requests for next week
  • Mapping complaints
  • Concerns about long days within normal mapping expectations

Deadlines

Friday 2:00 PM CST
Have all units for Sat/Sun/Mon

No weekend shipping. Foresee an issue? Notify Natalie and Amber by 2:00 PM Friday.

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ATTENDANCE

Call-Out & Attendance

6:00
AM Deadline (local TZ)

Call-Out Submission

  • Email: Send all call-outs to RTM@stratusneuro.com. Each day requires a separate email. Do not email individual managers.
  • PTO: Submit 8 hours PTO at time of call-out — this is the tech's responsibility
  • Extended: Doctor's note required beyond one day
  • Advance Notice: If possible, notify your RTM by 2:00 PM the day before

Work Expectations

If your BT is unblocked, you are expected to work a full 9.5-hour day. Declining assignments within these parameters = refusal.

After 8:00 AM is unacceptable. Early notice lets managers explore coverage solutions.

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GUARANTEE

Minimum Guaranteed Hours

60 hrs
per pay period (Sun–Sat)

Multi-Tech Markets

60-hour guarantee for all full-time EEG Technicians. No additional guarantee if a tech opens availability on off days but doesn't work.

Single-Tech Markets

Same 60-hour guarantee. Must be willing and available 5 days/week, including weekends.

Travel Techs

60-hour guarantee applies. Unavailable beyond allotted days off after returning → submit PTO. Unable to meet travel requirements → guarantee does not apply.

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GUIDELINES

Guaranteed Hours — Guidelines

Core Guarantee: Protects against patient volume fluctuations. PTO, Holiday, Floating Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Unpaid Leave count toward the guarantee.

Availability

Must be willing and available 5 days/week, including weekends for setups, disconnects, maintenance, shipments. May need to leave before 8 AM or return after 6 PM.

Setup Windows

9–12, 12–3, 3–5. A 3–5 window can mean arriving home ~8 PM (3 PM arrival + 3 hrs hookup + 2 hr drive).

Response Times

Texts/calls within 30 minutes. Emails by end of day.

Tech Tip

Use iPhone focus-driving mode — auto-responds while driving. Set to activate on Bluetooth connect/disconnect.

Violations

Refusing a setup/disconnect/maintenance/shipping within policy → PTO required for hours not worked, no guarantee for that day. Repeated refusals → further follow-up.

Policy Amendments

Company may amend (30 days' notice) or terminate (60 days' notice) this policy. Violations may result in individual guarantee termination.

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MAPPING

Mapping Policy Overview

9.5 hrs
total (9 hr workday + 30 min buffer)

On-Call: 8 AM – 6 PM

8 AM — 6 PM
8 AM6 PM

Stay available even without appointments — maintenance, shipments, and same-day add-ons may come in. May need to leave before 8 AM or return after 6 PM for travel.

Soft Day Off: 8 AM – 12 PM

8 AM — 12 PM
8 AM12 PM6 PM

Single-tech markets only. Up to 4 hrs if needed. Remain available for wire maintenance and unit shipments/handoffs.

Google Maps-based. Does not account for unit pickup/drop-off, breaks, maintenance, or traffic.

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MAPPING

Scheduling & Appointment Types

Appointments 2+ hrs away → schedule between 12–3 PM for travel time. 9 AM or 3 PM appointments 2+ hrs away require written tech approval (email) with RTM CC'd.

Appointment TypeTime
Disconnect1 hr
Unit Pick Up45 min
Routine EEG Only2 hrs
VEEG Without Routine2.5 hrs
VEEG With Routine3 hrs
CB Swaps1 hr
Resets2 hrs

Tech Responsibilities

  • Be available on working days and during on-call hours
  • Report over-mapped days (>9.5 hrs) to your manager unless pre-approved in writing
  • Approved long days cannot be reversed

Definitions

  • CB Swaps: Card or Battery swap for EEG unit
  • VEEG: EEG recording with intermittent video monitoring
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DATA CARDS

Data Card Policy

1

All SD Cards Stay in Units

Every unit should have 3 cards at all times. If you were the last tech and the next tech reports a missing card, it falls on you.

2

Exception: IT Hold

Only if IT asks you to hold a card. Put one of your spares in until IT clears it. If IT says ship it, submit a trouble ticket for replacement.

3

Fewer Than 3 Cards?

Email your manager and your RTM with the unit number. Then submit a ticket to IT for a replacement.

In Review: Data card issues → notify your manager and your RTM. Natalie and Amber handle unit shipment coordination only — do not contact them for data card issues.

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SHIPMENT

Unit Shipment Process

Most markets running even or with one spare unit. We are flipping most units. Update units in real time — not end of day.

Requirements

Keep available units on hand and ready to ship
Do not hold units on off days
Respond promptly to Natalie, Amber, and teammates
Look ahead at your schedule; anticipate needs

Every Shipment Must Include

All required components, fully functional
Intact wires, leads, and charging cables
Clean, fully sanitized unit
Three data cards
Update Asset Panda: "Ship Unit" with correct details

Do not tape equipment together. Damaged items → submit a ticket. Never ship unsanitized.

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SHIPMENT

Shipment Request Process

1

Confirm a True Shortage

Check with teammates. Verify inventory in Asset Panda. Review DC shipping schedule. Request only after all three steps.

2

Submit by Deadline

Tue–Fri: By 2:00 PM CST the day before. Sat/Sun/Mon: By 2:00 PM CST Friday. Holidays: By 2:00 PM CST last business day before holiday.

3

Shipping & Tracking

Never ship broken, incomplete, or dirty equipment. Update Asset Panda in real time. Pick up incoming units ASAP — don't wait for the confirmation email.

4

Own Your Schedule

Look ahead, anticipate gaps, request early. Patients and providers count on us to be ready.

5

Reply to Shipment Emails

Reply with the unit number you shipped (not tracking). Update Asset Panda: "Shipping" under the tech's name and region.

2:00 PM
CST Tue–Fri
2:00 PM
CST Friday (wknd)
30 min
Reply to Natalie/Amber
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