Neurodiagnostic Technician II

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Procirca is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing routine and complex procedures under general supervision, according to established guidelines, to obtain data for clinical diagnosis of nervous system disorders. Modalities include Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring, Polysomnography (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). The technician will work in various diagnostic and research areas. All levels of Neurodiagnostic Technicians are encouraged to apply, and qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus. The position requires working rotating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

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 or ABRET-recognized program and 1 year of EEG experience.
For Procirca Employees Only: This position requires obtaining the appropriate modality specific credential within one (1) year of the employee’s hire date. Failure to meet credentialing requirements within this timeframe may impact continued employment in the role, per departmental standards.
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.
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.
React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients.
Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members.
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.
Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
Perform procedures with appropriate documentation.
Perform advanced EEG recording or specialized procedures as required.
Review and edit ambulatory EEG studies prior to physician review.
Maintain current digital EEGs on the central workstations for physician review.
Archive and verify digital EEGs on permanent storage media.
Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel.