Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EEG

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I contributes to a positive and productive work environment by performing and processing quality Electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings, following all Health First, Hospital Division and departmental protocols in a professional manner. This role involves performing EEG studies appropriate to the age and condition of the patient according to lab protocols and standards, obtaining and evaluating patient information prior to the procedure by reviewing the patient’s medical record, and alerting the Neurohospitalist and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team to the occurrence of non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity. The technologist will communicate effectively and respectfully with all patients, licensed practitioners, and Associates, including any delays to the care team (nursing staff, Neurologist, and leadership). They will ensure compliance with American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines, comprehend the anatomical correlation of EEG waveforms, and distinguish normal adult EEG waveforms, variants, and artifactual activity in the EEG record. Additionally, the role ensures all long-term monitoring EEGs are set up to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
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• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Ability to take call for acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and presenting to hospital within sixty (60) minutes of alert.
• Maintains flexibility to adapt to changes in workflow processes and fluctuations in patient volumes and staffing needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge in routine and critical care EEG.
• Ability to test in all patient populations; neonatal, pediatric and adults.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Flexibility to meet variable shift and census needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Neurodiagnostic Specialty OR Graduate of Neurodiagnostic Technology Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) OR Neurodiagnostic Technology On-The-Job training program accompanied by one (1) year experience in EEG.
• One (1) year related experience.
• Experience in other modalities of Neurodiagnostic testing including Nerve Conduction studies, Evoked Potentials or Transcranial Doppler studies.
• Registered EEG Technologist by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) within two (2) years of start date and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG studies appropriate to age and condition of patient according to lab protocols and standards.
• Obtains information and evaluates the patient prior to the procedure by reviewing patient’s medical record.
• Alerts Neurohospitalist and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team to the occurrence of non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with all patients, licensed practitioners, and Associates, including any delays to care team (nursing staff, Neurologist, and leadership).
• Ensures compliance with American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines.
• Comprehends anatomical correlation of EEG waveforms and distinguishes normal adult EEG waveforms, variants and artifactual activity in the EEG record.
• Ensures all long-term monitoring EEGs are set up to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED