Neurodiagnostic Aide (PRN) - Neurodiagnostic Lab - Days

Wellspan Health•Chambersburg, PA

30d

About The Position

PRN (As Needed) Shift: Days Tuesdays and Thursdays Assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned, may also guide activities of the volunteers and part-time students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Maintains the patient testing areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care, in clean, orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use. 2. Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment, and necessary patient supplies for the patient's testing, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner. 3. As needed, plans for the timely transport, arrival, and departure of patients from the treatment area, in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff. 4. Assists with basic patient care needs include toileting, gathering necessary treatment supplies, wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol, etc. 5. Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate. 6. Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety. 7. Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations. 8. As necessary, answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals. 9. Maintains departmental data as assigned by the provider or supervisor. 10. Proficient at scanning. 11. Attends Neurodiagnostic Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling. 12. Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing. 13. Assists with scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes. 14. Assists with updating operational manuals.

Requirements

High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology, typing, computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
One year of relevant experience.
Must have an understanding of medical terminology, disease entities and treatment, including basic infection control procedures.
Typing at a rate of 45 wpm, clerical and computer skills are required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Responsibilities

Maintains the patient testing areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care, in clean, orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use.
Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen, equipment, and necessary patient supplies for the patient's testing, as appropriate for the patient's plan of care, in a timely manner.
As needed, plans for the timely transport, arrival, and departure of patients from the treatment area, in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff.
Assists with basic patient care needs include toileting, gathering necessary treatment supplies, wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol, etc.
Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
Assists in positioning, lifting, turning, applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations.
As necessary, answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals.
Maintains departmental data as assigned by the provider or supervisor.
Proficient at scanning.
Attends Neurodiagnostic Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
Assists with scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
Assists with updating operational manuals.