Neurodiagnostic EEG Tech PRN | Variable | VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic EEG Tech prepares patients for and conducts routine Neurodiagnostic procedures, such as neonatal exams, at the bedside, and in critical care units, on all ages of patients served by the department with occasional guidance. Collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists other senior technologists or medical staff with complex recordings. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Registered EEG Technologist - American Board of Registration of Eletoencephalograpic and Evoked Potential Technologists
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting a simple patient evaluations.
Capable of identifying the health risks and patient needs.

Responsibilities

Performs all Neurodiagnostic procedures as assigned in at least one modality in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates competency in performing procedures on all ages under general supervision.
Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and/or family.
Collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists other senior technologists or medical staff with complex recordings.
Provides EEG services in EMU and ICU areas.