Neurodiagnostic Tech I 3rd shift
About The Position
The Neurodiagnostic Tech I performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, including portable inpatient EEGs. This involves applying electrodes, checking their performance, calibrating equipment, and selecting appropriate electrode combinations. The role may also include performing ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs), Evoked Potentials, and other testing modalities. The technician prepares patients for exams, gathers patient history, explains procedures, and performs exams according to laboratory standards, adjusting methods for optimal recordings. They are responsible for recognizing and managing artifacts, troubleshooting equipment, and performing clerical duties such as scheduling, archiving, and charge entry. The position also involves patient positioning and transporting, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care for patients of all ages.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in neurodiagnostics or similar direct patient care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, portable inpatient EEGs by applying suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating and adjusting the test apparatus and selecting both predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the individual case under study.
- May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs)Evoke Potentials, and other modalities of testing based on site specific needs.
- Prepares patient for exam and performs exams and procedures.
- Gathers a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information from patient, patient's records and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications.
- Explains test procedures to patient and family members.
- Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings.
- Recognizes patient or environmental artifact. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to supervisor immediately.
- Performs clerical duties as required including scheduling of procedures, archiving of studies and charge entry.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
