END Tech I (PRN)

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Performs department diagnostic procedures under the supervision of registered staff, including EEG and long-term monitoring (LTM), and correctly charges and assigns completed exams. Promotes the availability and provision of neurophysiology services and complies with organization and department policies and procedures. Maintains clinical and professional competency according to department policies, procedures, and protocols, as appropriate for the ages of patients served. Attends yearly education on infection control and safety and monthly department education sessions, and maintains knowledge of current practices and techniques. Maintains confidentiality of customer and business-related information. Patient care duties include interviewing and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention, synthesizing data to determine a preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan using principles of prevention, and recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs. The role may include additional duties as assigned. Travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and out of town, may be required. Safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required for infection prevention. On-call responsibilities are not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of neurodiagnostics experience is preferred.
Knowledge and skills to modify care according to patients’ age-specific needs related to the diagnostic testing being performed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of formal or on-the-job neurodiagnostics training.
Knowledge of Xltek equipment.
Uses technology and best-practice methods to achieve clinical outcomes.
Strives to grow personally and professionally.
Honesty and personal integrity guide actions.
Approaches service opportunities with a positive, flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures under the supervision of registered staff, including EEG and LTM procedures.
Correctly charge and assign completed exams.
Promote the availability and provision of neurophysiology services.
Follow organization and department policies and procedures.
Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Attend yearly education on infection control and safety and monthly department education sessions.
Maintain knowledge of current practices and techniques.
Maintain confidentiality of customer and business-related information.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Synthesize data to determine a preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan using principles of prevention.
Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Collaborate with other departments or disciplines and monitor the quality of departmental core processes.
Apply safety and infection-control principles to protect patients.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and out of town, as needed.