Neurodiagnostic Technician I

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Neurodiagnostic Technician I, to join their dedicated team at Presbyterian Hospital. The Neurodiagnostic Technician I will perform under direct supervision and according to established guidelines and procedures, routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the clinical diagnosis of disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalogarphy (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring and Polysomnograhy (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Perform duties in various diagnostic and research areas as assigned. This role will support the EMG department at Presbyterian Hospital, with occasional support at Shadyside and Mercy Hsopital. Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

Requirements

HS diploma and 6 months of patient care OR
an Assoc or Bachelor degree.
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)

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.