Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Epilepsy Monitoring Technologist and the Medical Director of the Epilepsy Service, the Epilepsy Specialist II / Neurophysiology Technologist II performs Phase I and Phase II monitoring procedures for patients from infancy through geriatrics. The role performs core Neurophysiology Technologist functions specific to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and monitors patients during special procedures, including sodium amytal injection (Wada testing), PET, Ictal SPECT, and cortical stimulation. The specialist reviews video/EEG data, correlates clinical and electrographic seizure activity, extracts pertinent session information, and archives data for future review. The specialist also supports operating-room electrode recording and mapping procedures, assists with equipment and database maintenance, and helps train and mentor Neurophysiology Technologists. The role may assume daily operational or charge-technologist responsibilities when the Chief Technologist is absent. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at 45 Fruit Street, with some weekend coverage and on-call, off-shift, and weekend work as scheduled or needed. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
1–2 years of experience as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I required.
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) credential from ABRET is listed as preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to competently use Natus-based equipment.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and Excel.
Ability to independently identify and troubleshoot technical problems.
Knowledge of infection control, aseptic, and sterile techniques.
Ability to train others effectively.
Ability to work independently and access studies remotely.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exemplary leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
Competence in ACNS standardized ICU / Critical Care EEG terminology.
Ability to function as Charge Tech as needed in the absence of the Chief Tech.
Ability to edit and create templates and run and manipulate reports, such as the recent study report.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, lifting 35 pounds or more with an assisted device, and carrying 20–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a related field of study preferred.
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) credential from ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform core functions of the Neurophysiology Technologist position in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
Prepare and monitor patients for Phase I scalp and Phase II intracranial electrode or grid evaluations.
Recognize clinically significant events and electroencephalographic patterns.
Maintain patient safety during clinical seizures and correlate EEG waveforms with clinical manifestations.
Analyze and communicate electrographic changes during sodium amytal injection (Wada testing).
Set up equipment and record intracranial electrodes as patients are implanted in the operating room.
Work efficiently in the operating room when the operative plan changes.
Connect, record, and analyze data from minimally invasive Foramen Ovale electrodes.
Collaborate with intraoperative colleagues performing language and motor mapping studies; document stimulation settings and patient responses.
Work independently and access studies remotely.
Obtain and maintain MRI certification to record patients in MRI-compatible operating-room suites.
Archive clinical and electrographic data for future review.
Encrypt patient files onto removable hard drives.
Notify physicians when patients experience prolonged clinical seizures.
Use head-dressing and wrapping techniques to secure invasive electrodes.
Assist in training Neurophysiology Technologists and serve as a resource and role model, including mentoring junior staff.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues onsite and remotely.
Identify network or server issues requiring additional support.
Assist the Chief Epilepsy Monitoring Technologist with equipment, patient spreadsheets, databases, special projects, and other duties as appropriate.
May assume daily operational responsibilities or function as Charge Tech during the Chief Technologist's absence.
Maintain ABRET continuing education requirements for R.EEGT.
Work on-call, off shift, and weekends as scheduled or needed; provide some weekend coverage.