Lead Neuro Tech Clinical/Ed

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Requirements

Registered EEG Technologist. Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists as well as complying with all certification requirements.
Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate (CLTM) or Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate within 3 years of employment in role.
Maintain Current CPR or BLS Healthcare certification
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to functional unit(s) supported to include Hospital and EEG lab
Knowledge of amicable inter-relationships between functional areas
Attention to detail and able to problem solve
Customer service
Critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
Presentation skills
Strong communication and follow-up skills
Effective written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Project Management
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Evaluate and perform routine maintenance and care of EEG related equipment
Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs
Review and evaluate EEGs to provide direct educational feedback to staff
Analyze complex situations and apply policy
Coordinate and resolve clinical pre-testing related requirements
Provide patient education utilizing Neurodiagnostic Lab specific protocols
Respond to Neurodiagnostic patient’s procedural-related inquiries
Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
Demonstrate experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment and/or patients
Able to work both independently and work alongside multiple discipline team
Able to multi-task
Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
5 to 7 years of clinical EEG experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and performs EEG procedures according to EEG Lab guidelines
Clinical/technical resource of expertise for the EEG Lab
Responsible for oversight of logs for the EEG Lab
Responsible for training and educational oversight of all EEG Lab staff
In collaboration with the Medical Director and management, develops all competencies, validations and quality assurance tools to measure staff effectiveness and quality.
Safety “Coach” representing the EEG Lab and attends Employee Safety Committee Meetings.
Performs Clinical investigations, safety/environmental rounds reporting results to QI department.
Assist Management with operational activities i.e. operational analytics, supplies and equipment procurement as needed.
Coordinates accreditation/reaccreditation efforts in collaboration with management and medical director.
Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs as well as trouble shooting skills of all EEG equipment.
Clinical review of orders: collaborate with medical director and other clinicians to ensure performance of the appropriate clinical exam
Assists manager to create the staffing grid and ongoing adjustments.
Manage staff and patient schedules to ensure appropriate staff ratios and needs i.e. maintain continuous monitoring on LTMS?EMUS and OR case weekend coverage
Assist with Coordinating clinical components of outpatient, urgent or inpatient requests.
Oversee staff training, including development and implementation of orientation, in-services, and educational offerings for all Neurodiagnostic technologists I, II, III & IV
Maintain ongoing Clipping and Pruning
Review and evaluate EEGs studies to provide direct educational feedback to staff
On call coverage rotation
Other duties as assigned
Provides clinical performance feedback, including observational reviews to the Department Manager for use in annual reviews.
Coordinates and resolves clinical pre-testing related requirements
Assists to adjust patient schedule/load as required
Establishes clinical performance improvement initiatives and metrics
Manages safety events for the Neurodiagnostic as required. Represents management in Safety Huddles.
Performs staff check-ins to ensure educational/operational needs are met.