Neurodiagnostic Tech, WEO

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is an entry to mid-level position in the neurodiagnostic unit or department. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs EEG/ NCVs/Ambulatory procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures. Can perform test set up, collect patient history, measure/mark/apply electrodes as per 10-20 guidelines, acquire EEG data, provide tech impression of EEG recording, and maintain patient safety during clinically relevant events. May be asked to do other related duties such as electrode maintenance, monitoring par stock levels, and restocking. Performing inpatient/outpatient EEG procedures per ACNS guidelines. Measure and mark head for electrode placement, apply electrodes, record EEG study per department guidelines, end study and complete patient documentation. Apply electrodes in ICU and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in preparation for extended long term monitoring EEG studies. Must participate in on-call rotation at designated locations. Maintaining optimal recordings. Electrode maintenance, equipment management etc.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Entry level PC or Microsoft Windows knowledge
• 6 months experience working in a patient care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic's Program or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG/ NCVs/Ambulatory procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures.
• Performs test set up, collects patient history, measures/marks/applies electrodes as per 10-20 guidelines, acquires EEG data, provides tech impression of EEG recording, and maintains patient safety during clinically relevant events.
• May perform electrode maintenance, monitor par stock levels, and restock supplies.
• Performs inpatient/outpatient EEG procedures per ACNS guidelines.
• Measures and marks head for electrode placement, applies electrodes, records EEG study per department guidelines, ends study and completes patient documentation.
• Applies electrodes in ICU and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in preparation for extended long term monitoring EEG studies.
• Participates in on-call rotation at designated locations.
• Maintains optimal recordings.
• Performs electrode maintenance and equipment management.

What This Job Offers

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