NeurodiagnostcTechnologist-III

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III is an Registered Electroencephalographic positon in the Neurodiagnostic unit or department. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III performs procedures according to facility policies and procedures. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III can perform test set up, electrode application, and maintain patient safety during clinically significant events and other related duties. Communication is essential for this position.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at time of hire
Registered from American Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists
Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Effective Communication
Team Orientated
Technical troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in or graduation form a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired.
6 months or more experience in Pediatrics desired.

Responsibilities

Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 system
Is knowledgeable in EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results
Maintains the patient safety in communication to other patient care support staff during EEG 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 functions, knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored
Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG 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 flows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit
Has knowledge of alternate montage protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied
Is familiar with the facility policies and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into electronic health records
Contacts supervisory staff as appreciate for problems within the EEG unit, stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures
Performs any other related duties that is consistent with patient and technical care for this level