Neuro Technologist
About The Position
Training provided for this full-time opportunity. Day/Night rotation; on call rotation. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED; previous neurodiagnostic or healthcare experience preferred. Will perform Neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures. During procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the technologist will train under direct technical supervision. Is knowledgeable in correct Neurodiagnostic performance and recognition of clinically significant findings and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results. Maintains the patients’ safety through communication to other patient care support staff during testing if needed. Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use. Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions and cognitive function. Knows and recognizes drug and physiologic status effects on activity monitored. Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the diagnostic testing and answers questions regarding the procedure. Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the Neurophysiology unit. Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied. Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the Neurophysiology unit, stocks supply, and prepares patient rooms for Neurodiagnostic procedures. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous neurodiagnostic or healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Perform Neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures.
- Train under direct technical supervision during procedures for which competence has not been achieved.
- Recognize clinically significant findings and follow facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results.
- Maintain patient safety through communication to other patient care support staff during testing if needed.
- Apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use.
- Perform patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions and cognitive function.
- Recognize drug and physiologic status effects on activity monitored.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the diagnostic testing and answer questions regarding the procedure.
- Maintain correct electrode connections.
- Identify and perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
- Understand and follow concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the Neurophysiology unit.
- Apply knowledge of alternate montages, protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects.
- Contact supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the Neurophysiology unit.
- Stock supplies.
- Prepare patient rooms for Neurodiagnostic procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility assistance
- Parental leave pay
- Military leave pay
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Universal life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
