Neurodiagnostic Technician -Day Shift

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

101d • $22 - $34

About The Position

UPMC is looking to hire Full-Time, Neurodiagnostic Technician. Candidates with direct patient care experience will be given priority. Candidates at all levels of the Neurodiagnostic Technician will be considered. Final candidate will be hired into the proper job title and salary based on their education and experience level. Schedule is day shift: 7:00am-3:30pm (will be scheduled 5-days per week). Holidays and weekends are required. Travel will be required to other hospitals. This position travels to all 7 hospitals within the Central PA region and provides hands on care to adults and pediatric patients in ICU, ER, traditional hospital units and outpatient offices.

Requirements

• Neurodiagnostic Technician I: HS diploma and 6 months of patient care OR an Associate's OR Bachelor's degree.
• Neurodiagnostic Technician II: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of EEG experience OR Associate's Degree and 1 year of EEG experience OR Successful completion of ASET Introduction to EEG course series and 1 year of EEG experience.
• Neurodiagnostic Technician III: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of EEG experience OR Associates degree and 2 years of EEG experience OR Enrolled in or graduate of a CAAHEP accredited END program and 2 years of EEG experience.
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Responsibilities

• Operate computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function.
• Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
• Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members.
• React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients.
• Recognize changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG.
• Discriminate the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia.
• Schedule patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body.
• Perform procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Pleasant work environment
• Friendly team

What This Job Offers

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