Neurodiagnostic Assistant

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Assistant will possess knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls. They will alert physician, nursing, and/or clinical staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur. The role involves communicating with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur, and documenting observations on the patient’s EEG recording as well as in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). The assistant will complete hospital training to alert supervisors and/or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc., per established protocols when encountering patient issues. They will also assist neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection, etc.), perform procedures according to laboratory standards, and implement alternative methods and/or adjust controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment and use of activation procedures. The role requires recognizing patient or environmental artifact on the study, documenting, eliminating, or taking proper measures to monitor the artifact, and troubleshooting equipment problems, communicating with biomed, manufacturer tech support, or supervisors.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
High School Graduate.
Successful completion of LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU personnel offered in-house within the first 90 days of employment.
No Experience Required.
Will be trained in-house with a minimum 20 clinical observation hours under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist (R. EEG T., or CLTM) and successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments to be completed within the first 90 days of employment, including but not limited to recognition of clinical seizures and other clinical paroxsymal events, ictal testing procedures, measures to reduce risk of fall, and seizure first aid.
Strong and effective communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
Intermediate computer skills, including use of the electronic medical record
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must sit, stand, walk, twist, and lift throughout the workday.
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Work environment may contain potential for exposure to blood and body fluids or other unpleasant fumes or hazards and, therefore, must have ability to work in that type of environment and wear protective clothing as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Exposed to normal office environment.

Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls.
Alerts physician, nursing and/or clinical staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
Documents observations on patient’s EEG recording as well as in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
Completes hospital training to alert supervisor and or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc. per etablished protocols when encountering patient issues.
Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection, etc.)
Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment and use of activation procedures.
Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program