Neurodiagnostic Technician I
About The Position
UPMC is looking to hire a Full-Time Neurodiagnostic Technician in Harrisburg. Candidates at all levels of the Neurodiagnostic Technician will be considered, with the final candidate being hired into the proper job title and salary based on their education and experience level. Previous direct patient care experience is required for this role. The schedule is a day shift, either Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm or Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:30pm. On-call, holiday rotation, and potential for weekend coverage as needed are required. Travel will be required to other hospitals, specifically to all 7 hospitals within the Central PA region, providing hands-on care to adult and pediatric patients in ICU, ER, traditional hospital units, and outpatient offices. A 12-week training period will take place at York and Hanover hospitals for all levels. This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment. A Neuro Training Agreement, which comes with a 3-year commitment to UPMC, must be signed prior to the start date; failure to do so will preclude further consideration.
Requirements
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- For Neurodiagnostic Tech I: Diploma and 6 months of patient care OR an Associate degree OR Bachelor degree.
- For 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.
- For 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.
- Neuro Training Agreement, which comes with a 3-year commitment to UPMC.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
- Act 33 with renewal.
- Act 34 with renewal.
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
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
- Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus with 2-year work commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
