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

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

7h•$64 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision performs advanced Neurodiagnostic procedures to evaluate the functioning of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. Testing procedures may include: Multi-modality Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM), Long Term Monitoring in Epilepsy (LTME), EEG, Evoked Potential, Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Autonomic Function Tests (AFT) and Transcranial Doppler (TCD) recordings. Testing may be performed in the Neurodiagnostic Labs, operating rooms, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, patient bed side and other specialized patient care areas. Changing the Future of the Neurodiagnostic Lab Department: 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. Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our IONM team is tight knit, collaborative and supportive. Technologists that are specially trained in IONM work with fellowship-trained neurologists on-site to provide clinical services for a diversity of surgical cases. The IONM department allows staff the ability to learn a wide variety of procedures and techniques to monitor including: • EEG (electroencephalogram) • SSEP (somatosensory evoked potentials) • tcMEP (transcranial motor evoked potentials) • BAEP (brainstem auditory evoked potentials) • EMG (electromyography) • NAP (nerve action potential) • Direct cortical stimulation • Direct subcortical stimulation • Awake testing Opportunities to Grow: Allied Health professionals in our Neurodiagnostic Lab Department have access to: • Physician Case reviews • Journal Club • Weekly Neuroscience conferences This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
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.