Electroneurodiagnostic Technician I - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a per-diem Electroneurodiagnostic Technician I. The technician performs video-electroencephalographic and standard EEG procedures as requested by physicians, operates equipment to record electrical activity of the brain, and monitors patient heart and brain activity during procedures. The technician prepares study files for physician interpretation, documents patient activity during exams, and maintains equipment while troubleshooting technical problems with vendors and IT.

The position provides care in the department and in patient rooms, intensive care, pediatrics, the emergency room, and other nursing units as required. The technician prepares patients and explains procedures, applies and checks electrodes, performs EEG procedures and stimulation studies as needed, and supports long-term video EEG monitoring. The role also involves documenting findings and technical reports, maintaining department records and supplies, and coordinating with physicians, supervisors, IT, vendors, and biomedical staff.

The position requires a high school diploma. An Electroneurodiagnostic Technician license is preferred. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. The posted salary is $37.52 per hour; actual pay may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred license: Electroneurodiagnostic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform video-electroencephalographic procedures as ordered by physicians in the department and across patient-care units.
• Perform standard electroencephalographic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Operate equipment to record brain electrical activity and monitor patient heart and brain activity during procedures.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, and support patient cooperation during examinations.
• Apply electrodes at predetermined measured positions, check their performance, and select standard or special electrode combinations.
• Calibrate and adjust EEG apparatus according to standard procedures.
• Obtain standard recordings, recognize and address artifacts, and document abnormal clinical manifestations observed during exams.
• Perform hyperventilation and photic stimulation studies as needed.
• Set up patients for long-term VEEG monitoring using collodion or another suitable adhesive and appropriate head dressing.
• Adjust acquisition video cameras to keep patients in view and ensure seizure notification is functional.
• Prepare study files for physician interpretation and write technical reports under supervision as preliminary reports for physicians.
• Document patient activity during exams and write progress notes in patient charts after daily rounds.
• Email the scheduled neurologist about examinations requiring a reading and follow up on studies that remain unread.
• Ensure review stations function properly and acquisition data is adequately displayed and functional at the nursing station.
• Assist with escorting patients back to nursing units and ensure acquisition units are placed on the network.
• Maintain department records, reports, files, equipment, supplies, and supply inventory; file patient reports appropriately.
• Assist in compiling patient demographic data for billing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with internal IT, vendors, and biomedical staff until resolved; alert a supervisor to equipment malfunctions, make minor adjustments when appropriate, and document maintenance.
• Communicate pending work and problematic issues to the cardiologist and/or supervisor.
• Abstract relevant information from patient clinical records and obtain additional information by questioning.
• Provide care based on patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related needs.
• Perform 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED