Certified Neurodiagnostic Tech (IONM), EEG Neurodiagnostic Labs - Full Time, Rotating shifts (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

69d • $63 - $71

About The Position

Our Neurodiagnostic Technologists serve in areas including EEG, EMU, EMG, EP, IONM, Autonomics, TCD, and much more. The Neurodiagnostic Lab Department at SHC is renowned for its premier program in intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM), which was one of the first to obtain formal accreditation nationwide. The comprehensive clinical service is very active, led by a dedicated team of neurologists and technologists that assist in a wide diversity of surgeries for both pediatric and adult populations. Our specialty-trained technologists and board-certified neurologists perform Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) using a variety of neurophysiologic techniques, including EEG (electroencephalogram), SSEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials), EMG (electromyography), and transcranial motor evoked potentials (tcMEPs) testing. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation and/or equivalent formal training approved by the Medical Director.
• Eighteen (18) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work independently, under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge and practice of electrical safety relevant to Neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area – sufficient to do basic troubleshooting and to report to support services.
• Knowledge (extensive) of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
• Knowledge of neuroanesthesia agents and their application to intra-operative monitoring.
• Skill: good technical aptitude.
• Must be able to work On-Call shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Registration by the American Board of Registration of EEG and EP Technologist (ABRET) in: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), or Autonomic Testing (CAP).
• Credential from Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) as Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (RPSGT).
• Certification from the American Association of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) in Nerve Conduction Studies- Electromyography (EMG).

Responsibilities

• Performs complex multi-modality Intraoperative Neuromonitoring studies including EEG, EMG, and all Evoked Potentials (SEP, BAER, VER) during neurosurgical, vascular, orthopedic, and otolaryngology surgeries.
• Performs cortical stimulation/ functional mapping studies to determine sensormotor and language cortex.
• Performs cranial nerve stimulation during neurosurgical and otolaryngology cases.
• Performs EEG recordings during Amytal (WADA) testing.
• Performs Electrocorticography (ECOG) intraoperatively.
• Performs Long Term Monitoring for Epilepsy (LTME) with scalp and intracranial (strip, grid, and depth) electrodes.
• Performs Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) during complex surgical procedures.
• Performs standard EEGs and all Evoked Potential modalities in the laboratory and patient care areas.
• Performs Ambulatory EEGs (AEEG).
• Programs and maintains computerized Event Detection recordings and computers in LTME for identification of suspected epileptic data.
• Performs Nerve Conduction Studies including Sensory and Motor conductions, F-Wave measurements, and H-Reflex studies.
• May assist physicians in the performance of EMG testing.
• Performs Transcranial Doppler Studies (TCD) in the Neurodiagnostic Labs, at the patient bedside, in the operating room, and other specialized locations.
• Performs Autonomic Nervous System Tests to evaluate Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and Sudomotor functioning including Tilt Table evaluations.
• Performs Thermoregulatory Sweat Test (TST), including all aspects: powder preparation, chamber controls, test procedure, maintenance and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in multiple electrode application techniques.

Benefits

• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $63.84 - $71.89 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development through Physician Case reviews, Journal Club, and Weekly Neuroscience conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees