EEG Tech - Twelve Week Internal Contract - TTWP

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist TTWP job performs routine electroneurodiagnostic procedures using established protocols and procedures in a clinical lab, inpatient and epilepsy unit setting including EEG, AEEG, and EMU. The specialty procedures performed are Polysomnogram, Wada Testing, EP, NCV testing, as well as intraoperative monitoring of EEG, EP, EMG and NCV procedures. This position also serves as the technical resource for the Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist I.

Requirements

American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoke Potential Technologist (ABRET) registry in at least one (1) AMA approved electroneurodiagnostic field
Current ABRET, AAET or AANEM registry in one (1) AMA approved electroneurodiagnostic field
Current CPR certification
Minimum of 1 year of basic medical, patient care related experience
Experience and proficiency in two (2) electroneurodiagnostic modalities (e.g. EEG, AEEG, EMU, Polysomnogram, etc.)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong Recall
Reasoning
Problem Solving
Hearing
Speak Clearly
Write Legibly
Reading
Logical Thinking
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity - near

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of work experience in electroneurodiagnostic lab setting
Graduate of Electroneurodiagnostic Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program

Responsibilities

Performs routine electroneurodiagnostic procedures using established protocols and procedures in a clinical lab, inpatient and epilepsy unit setting including EEG, AEEG, and EMU.
Performs specialty procedures such as Polysomnogram, Wada Testing, EP, NCV testing, and intraoperative monitoring of EEG, EP, EMG and NCV procedures.
Serves as the technical resource for the Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist I.
Provides weekends and holiday coverage for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and STAT EEG procedures.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.