Electroneurodiagnostic Technician I - Per Diem
About The Position
The Electroneurodiagnostic Technician I performs video-electroencephalographic (VEEG) and standard EEG procedures as ordered by physicians. The technician operates equipment to record electrical activity of the brain, monitors patient heart and brain activity during procedures, prepares study files for physician interpretation, and documents patient activity and abnormal clinical manifestations during exams. Procedures may take place in the department, patient rooms, intensive care units, Pediatrics, the Emergency Room, and other nursing units as required. The role includes preparing patients and explaining procedures, applying and checking electrodes, calibrating and adjusting EEG apparatus, recognizing and addressing artifacts, and performing hyperventilation and photic stimulation studies as needed. For long-term monitoring, the technician hooks up patients using collodion or another suitable adhesive and appropriate head dressing. The technician adjusts video cameras to maintain full patient visibility and ensures seizure notification and acquisition displays function properly. The technician maintains department equipment, supplies, inventory, records, reports, and files; troubleshoots technical issues with IT, vendors, and biomedical staff; and reports equipment malfunctions. The role also includes collecting patient information, assisting with billing demographics, writing technical reports under supervision, communicating pending work and issues to the Cardiologist and/or supervisor, and coordinating study readings with Neurologists. The position is per diem at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred license: Electroneurodiagnostic Technician.
Responsibilities
- Performs video-EEG and standard EEG procedures as ordered by physicians in the department and clinical care units.
- Operates EEG equipment to record brain electrical activity and monitors patient heart and brain activity during procedures.
- Prepares patients, explains procedures, and supports patient cooperation during exams.
- Applies electrodes at measured positions, checks electrode performance, and selects standard or special electrode combinations.
- Calibrates and adjusts EEG apparatus according to standard procedures; obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
- Performs hyperventilation and photic stimulation studies as needed.
- Hooks up patients for long-term VEEG monitoring using collodion or another suitable adhesive and appropriate head dressing.
- Adjusts acquisition video cameras to keep the patient in view and ensures seizure notification and acquisition systems function properly.
- Documents patient activity and abnormal clinical manifestations; writes progress notes after daily rounds.
- Prepares study files and writes preliminary technical reports under supervision for physician interpretation.
- Emails the scheduled Neurologist about examinations requiring readings and follows up on studies that remain unread.
- Maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, department records, reports, and files; files patient reports appropriately.
- Alerts the supervisor to equipment malfunctions, may make minor adjustments, and documents maintenance.
- Troubleshoots technical issues with IT, vendors, and biomedical staff until resolved.
- Abstracts relevant information from patient clinical records and obtains additional information by questioning.
- Assists with compiling patient demographic information for billing.
- Communicates pending work and problematic issues directly to the Cardiologist and/or supervisor.
- Verifies review stations and acquisition displays are functioning and ensures the acquisition unit is connected to the network.
- Assists in escorting patients back to their nursing units.
- Provides care consistent with patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
