Electrodiagnostic Technician II

Lakeview Hospital•Saint Louis Park, MN

42d

About The Position

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Electrodiagnostic Tech to join our Neurology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: Regularly performs one or more of the following neurological tests on adult patients (as ordered by a physician). All technologists are expected to be able to competently and independently complete: Inpatient and outpatient routine EEGs Ambulatory EEGs Continuous video EEG monitoring Inpatient and outpatient EMGs Some technologists may also be expected to competently and independently: Monitor patients on the floor between Epilepsy surgeries. Set up and assist with cortical STIM studies. Set-up and monitor patients during WADA procedures. If trained to do EMG testing, the technologist in this class is responsible for obtaining standard, as well as advanced nerve conduction recordings in the laboratory setting under the direction of an electrodiagnostic medicine consultant. The technologist is responsible for checking and maintaining the instruments they use and keep them in excellent working condition. This class of technologist continues education, researches new techniques, and will instruct junior personnel. All technologists are responsible for maintaining files and records relevant to departmental activities, cleaning and maintaining all equipment and keeping it in excellent working condition and troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise. Technologists who are scheduled to perform EEGs for greater than 50% of their FTE will participate equitably in the call rotation. MUST HAVE EMG CERTIFICATION!

Requirements

EMG Certification
Certification/graduate of accredited END program accredited by the Committee of Allied Health Education
Required registration by AAET and/or ABRET in at least one type of neurological test. This must be obtained within one year of employment date.
Strong clinical and human relations skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, all versions of the EEG testing machines and collection devices, along with supporting equipment.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree from an accredited college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform neurological tests on adult patients
Complete inpatient and outpatient routine EEGs
Complete ambulatory EEGs
Complete continuous video EEG monitoring
Complete inpatient and outpatient EMGs
Monitor patients on the floor between Epilepsy surgeries (for some technologists)
Set up and assist with cortical STIM studies (for some technologists)
Set-up and monitor patients during WADA procedures (for some technologists)
Obtain standard and advanced nerve conduction recordings in the laboratory setting (if trained to do EMG testing)
Check and maintain instruments
Maintain files and records
Clean and maintain equipment
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Participate in EEG call rotation (if performing EEGs for greater than 50% of FTE)

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

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