Neurodiagnostic Tech I Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

3d

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Tech I reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with organizational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. This clinically competent technician performs EEGs and long-term monitoring (LTME) to record electrical activity for the study of epilepsy and convulsive disorders and to help localize lesions in the cerebrum and spinal canal. The technician interacts effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other health team members.

The role includes preparing and calibrating equipment, placing electrodes and sensors, obtaining patient history, adapting techniques to patients’ needs, recording and documenting EEG data, recognizing waveforms and artifacts, and responding appropriately to patient safety concerns and emergencies. The technician also assists physicians with EMGs, educates patients and families, maintains department supplies and environment, and pursues opportunities to develop clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire; the posting also states BLS within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience performing EEGs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s I-CARE values and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor in interactions with patients, customers, and coworkers.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates, address questions and concerns, help patients find their way, and use service recovery skills when needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions, and use organizational and departmental resources efficiently.
• Manage schedules and assignments, contribute to continuous improvement, and participate in efforts to reduce costs and improve services.
• Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors; follow electrical safety and hazardous-material precautions.
• Verify equipment operation using equipment and biologic calibrations, and appropriately apply filter and sensitivity settings.
• Place electrodes and sensors according to the International 10-20 System and adjust placements for anatomical defects.
• Obtain pertinent patient history and adapt techniques to clinical symptoms and patients’ special, age-related, or behavioral needs.
• Apply technical protocols for neonatal, pediatric, ICU, and ECS recordings, and use appropriate judgment regarding activation procedures and contraindications.
• Obtain a minimum of 20 minutes of technically acceptable EEG recording.
• Distinguish normal, normal-variant, and abnormal EEG waveforms; recognize and troubleshoot artifacts; and apply knowledge of neuroanatomy, anatomy, physiology, and EEG correlates.
• Apply appropriate safety precautions for patients experiencing seizures and determine whether emergency intervention may be needed.
• Keep rooms and work areas organized, stocked, clean, and uncluttered; put away supplies and handle linen as needed.
• Assist physicians with EMGs and educate patients and/or families about procedures.
• Use AIDET principles and interact professionally with patients and families.
• Respond to on-call pages responsibly and promptly, and coordinate emergency procedures with physicians and nursing staff.
• Maintain the environment of care and report issues arising in the department or hospital.
• Enter patient demographic information and relevant history accurately into the recording system; provide timely, accurate, complete, and legible documentation.
• Enter charges accurately on the day of service and maintain a log of performed procedures.
• Scan and archive patient data appropriately and retrieve it when needed.
• Seek clinical learning opportunities, such as physician record reviews, journal articles, textbooks, and continuing education events; pursue opportunities to enhance clinical skills and obtain ABRET-sanctioned REEGT or REPT credentials.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED