Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EMU FT 36hrs (Days) (Fri -Sun)

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). The role involves performing studies according to written protocols, explaining procedures to patients, gathering medical history, applying electrodes, adjusting test protocols, identifying and correcting malfunctions, monitoring data, preparing studies for interpretation, completing a technician impression sheet, editing and archiving recordings, performing routine procedures, setting up specialized procedures, and ensuring patient safety, privacy, and infection control.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience.
BLS

Responsibilities

Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies according to written protocols.
Explains procedures to patients and gathers medical history from patients and/or charts.
Applies standard scalp electrodes using the 10/20 placement system.
Adjusts test protocols based on patient history and study results, recognizing normal and abnormal variants.
Identifies and corrects electrical and electronic malfunctions.
Monitors and reviews raw study and video data during procedures.
Prepares completed neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet, serving as a preliminary report.
Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
Sets up and assists with specialized neurodiagnostic procedures.
Ensures patient safety, maintains privacy, and follows infection control protocols.