Neuro Technologist

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro Technologist performs neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Training is provided, and procedures for which the technologist has not yet achieved competence are performed under direct technical supervision. The role includes recognizing clinically significant findings and following procedures for communicating critical test results, supporting patient safety, and explaining diagnostic testing to patients and healthcare staff. The technologist applies knowledge of EEG waveforms, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, HIPAA practices, activation-procedure contraindications, instrumentation, and equipment preparation. The role also involves assessing patients as relevant to their care, maintaining correct electrode connections, troubleshooting technical issues and artifacts, following electrical-safety practices, and understanding alternate montages, protocols, and equipment settings. The technologist contacts supervisory staff when appropriate, stocks supplies, and prepares patient rooms. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a full-time role with rotating day/night shifts and required on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) certification within 3 years.
Computer literacy.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Preceptor skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous neurodiagnostic or related healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Perform neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policies and procedures.
Train under direct technical supervision on procedures for which competence has not yet been achieved.
Recognize clinically significant findings and follow facility procedures for critical test results.
Maintain patient safety and communicate with patient-care support staff during testing when needed.
Continue learning and applying EEG waveform recognition, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, HIPAA practices, activation-procedure contraindications, and instrumentation preparation.
Assess patients in relation to care needs, including electrode-fixation product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.
Recognize the effects of drugs and physiological status on monitored activity.
Explain the purpose of diagnostic testing, answer questions, and communicate appropriately with patients and healthcare staff.
Maintain correct electrode connections.
Perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and identify and eliminate artifacts.
Follow digital-equipment and electrical-safety practices within the Neurophysiology unit.
Apply knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and equipment settings as appropriate.
Contact supervisory staff as appropriate regarding problems within the Neurophysiology unit.
Stock supplies and prepare patient rooms for neurodiagnostic procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.