EEG Tech I - Neurodiagnostics

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

16d

About The Position

Overview: This position is night shift following initial training period. Job Description Summary: Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures. Job Description: Essential Functions: Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures. Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
• Effective computer operations and technology skills.
• One year of experience in a patient care environment, or equivalent education, required.
• BLS certification, required.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.
• Registered or eligible for registration by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, preferred.
• Electroencephalography experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
• Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures.
• Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning.
• Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees