Neurodiagnostic Specialist I, Full-Time Nights

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Specialist I works independently and proficiently in the preparation of patients for both routine, complex and long term AV/EEG monitoring or performing NCV’s and assisting with EMG’s. Performs data management by clipping, pruning, archiving and purging of EEG data after final report is signed by the attending. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist I also performs at least two of the four specialty procedures/testing including, intracranial EEG set-up and recording from implanted electrodes, assisting the physician with stimulation via intracranial electrodes, ECOG, and DBS recordings in the operating room, and recording in the radiology suite during a WADA test. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity at the University of Chicago Medical Center, specifically in our Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring department at Comer Children's Hospital.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the ASET online course, LTM 100, titled Introduction to LTM for EMU Personnel.
• CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• EEG. T. or equivalent, plus four (4) years performing standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures required.
• Must be able to perform two of the four modalities (ICU EEG, NCV, Intracranial and ECoG).
• Must possess ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred or graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies abnormalities (e.g., ictal, inter-ictal, paroxysmal activity and non-epileptic behavioral events. and clips, prunes, and archives these as separate files in accordance with institutional SOP.
• Immediately alerts appropriate medical staff (per institutional SOP) of any EEG studies requiring urgent attention and/or any additional support for interpretation including but not limited to seizures and other critical events captured on video.
• Able to perform intraoperative electrocorticography, cortical stimulation, DBS recordings, and intra-carotid sodium amobarbital (Wada) studies with minimal assistance.
• Participates in all aspects of subdural/stereo-EEG monitoring, including electrode connections, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting stimulation for cortical mapping, and disconnection.
• Maintains monitoring equipment in excellent operating condition, detects instrument and computer malfunctions, corrects the problems whenever possible and notifies the supervisor.
• Trains and assists junior technologists as necessary.
• Attends clinical conferences in support of maintaining credentials and certifications along with updating knowledge base and skillset.
• Participates in the development and revision of center policies and procedures.

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
• Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees