Neurodiagnostic Tech - Full Time

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Carbondale, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing EEG procedures and preferred EMG procedures. This role involves instructing and preparing patients, performing and processing EEG tests, maintaining equipment, and providing intraoperative nerve monitoring. The Neurodiagnostic Tech will also complete documentation, charging, and reporting responsibilities, and provide technical support to other technicians. They will report results to the physician for interpretation and may assist in performing nerve conduction and EMG procedures. Recognizing and reporting clinically significant events according to facility policy is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma required
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Associates degree recommended
EEG noncertified (Preferred)
EMG noncertified (Preferred)
1 year EEG experience preferred
EMG experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs EEG procedures
Performs EMG procedures
Instructs and prepares patients for EEG tests
Performs EEG procedures and processes studies
Provides necessary readings and makes a record of readings for review
Maintains EEG equipment and supplies
Performs intraoperative nerve monitoring
Completes documenting and charging responsibilities, report process
Provides operating room monitoring and technical support to other technicians in the setting of intraoperative nerve monitoring
Report results to the physician for interpretation in the OR
Preferred assisting physician in performing standard and complex Nerve Conduction and EMG procedures
Recognizes clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results
Follow policies and procedures according to established standards of practice
Participate in tutoring, demonstrating and mentoring other team members