Neurodiagnostic Tech I, EMU (Nights) (Monday through Thursday 10hour shifts 9p-7a)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The position involves providing the basic technical skills necessary to perform various Electroneurodiagnostic procedures, including electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). The role requires being on-call and may involve floating to different campuses, with varying shifts.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience.
• Must be registered by a UTMB approved agency within 24 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients and elicits and records medical history from patients and/or charts.
• Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
• Records the studies and independently makes alterations to the test protocol based on history and ongoing study.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
• Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunctions.
• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
• Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
• Completes the 'Technician Impression' sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
• Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Sets up and provides assistance with area-specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
• Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment, notifying the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or oncoming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
• Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to all multidisciplinary team members, including nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree