Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Crown Point, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist I of Franciscan conducts electroencephalography (EEG) testing and other neurodiagnostic procedures on patients. This function is to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of brain, neurological, and/or sleep disorders. The Technologist conducts testing in the outpatient, inpatient hospital, or operating room environment, documenting results and reporting findings to designated physicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year healthcare experience
• Within 2 years Registered Electroencephalogram Technologist (R. EEG T) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Certificate Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
• 1 year Neuro diagnostics (EEG / sleep)

Responsibilities

• Disinfect testing room, equipment, and supplies, in accordance with departmental/facility infection control policies.
• Recognize, document, and report critical tests results to the designated interpreting physician.
• Document pertinent patient medical history, including current medications and circumstances surrounding reported symptoms.
• Determine any contraindications to testing or monitoring protocols, based on patient history or physician orders.
• Customize the recording procedure appropriately, as per referral evaluation, patient history or observed EEG waveforms.
• Conduct EEG, and other neurodiagnostic testing, appropriate to the patient's age, and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Differentiate artifacts from cerebral or peripheral nerve responses, and troubleshoot possible causes, documenting steps taken to alleviate such artifacts.
• Ensure procedures are appropriately logged, charged and distributed to the interpreting physician.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide off shift coverage, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

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