Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Assistant (NDA) provides continuous monitoring of patients undergoing EEG recording for safety, either in room or via remote video monitoring. Alerts supervisor and/or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc. per established protocols when encountering patient clinical issues. Will assist Neurodiagnostic technologists with restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection as needed. May communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events. May document observations. Receives general technical supervision by an END 2 or above. The NDA does not analyze EEG data. NDAs perform clinical seizure recognition, patient safety and respond to patient emergencies in the EMU. NDAs will work in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R. EEG T. or CLTM) as well as the full multi-disciplinary epilepsy center team. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Always maintains constant visual observation. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room. Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur. Documents interactions within the electronic health record. Maintains clean testing equipment, maintains proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area, and reports equipment malfunctions in writing to the engineer. Follows OHSU’s customer service philosophy and follows AIDET forms of communication. Works to understand and correct the most common customer service complaints. Follows customer service satisfaction scores and helps the department achieve the highest-level scores possible by working to become a leader in customer service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU Personnel within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of 20 hours of observation in an EMU or Neurodiagnostic Lab under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist (R. EEG T., or CLTM) upon hire.
• BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first.
• Entry level PC or Microsoft Windows knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or graduation from 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.
• 2 years of Experience in Pediatric and Adult EEG, long term monitoring and EMU.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Perform clinical seizure recognition, patient safety and respond to patient emergencies in the EMU.
• Work in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R. EEG T. or CLTM) as well as the full multi-disciplinary epilepsy center team.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software.
• Maintain constant visual observation.
• Verbally redirect patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room.
• Alert nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Document interactions within the electronic health record.
• Maintain clean testing equipment, maintain proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area.
• Report equipment malfunctions in writing to the engineer.
• Follow OHSU’s customer service philosophy and follows AIDET forms of communication.
• Work to understand and correct the most common customer service complaints.
• Follow customer service satisfaction scores and help the department achieve the highest-level scores possible by working to become a leader in customer service.
• Restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection as needed.
• Communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events.
• Document observations.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED