Neurodiagnostic Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

4d•$33 - $44

About The Position

Neurodiagnostic Technicians are allied health care professionals who record, monitor, and analyze nervous system function to promote effective treatment of pathologic conditions. They use techniques and instruments to record electrical activity from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and somatosensory or motor nerve systems, and prepare data and documentation for interpretation by a physician. The role requires individual initiative, reasoning skills, and sound judgment. The position performs a range of neurodiagnostic procedures and supports patient care across clinical areas and age groups. Technicians explain procedures to patients and families, obtain relevant neurologic history, verify tests against physician orders, document results, maintain equipment, and coordinate with colleagues. The schedule is four 9-hour days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an EEG training program or an associate's degree program.
Eligible for American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) certification, to be completed within two years from the date of hire.
BLS/CPR certification.
At least six months of experience working in a patient care environment.

Nice To Haves

One year of Neurodiagnostic testing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine EEGs and sleep deprivation studies in the lab and at the bedside, long-term video monitoring, EEG nasopharyngeal recordings, electrocerebral inactivity recordings in suspected brain death, and intraoperative EEG monitoring for carotid endarterectomy patients.
Record computer-averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory, somatosensory, or other stimuli.
Assist neurologists in performing nerve conduction velocity exams.
Monitor the effectiveness of testing procedures as ordered by the physician.
Adapt recording methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and test findings.
Continue job-specific learning and development in line with modern technology and current standards of practice.
Perform duties according to department policies and procedures and maintain competence in all clinical areas and with all age groups.
Provide considerate and respectful care while preserving patient dignity.
Follow approved infection-control practices during procedures.
Explain recording procedures to patients and families as appropriate.
Refresh knowledge and skills involving commonly used procedures and equipment.
Collaborate across departments and use integrated approaches to problem solving.
Obtain and summarize the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the patient record.
Communicate accurately in writing and verbally; verify ordered neurologic tests against physician orders before procedures; and record tests performed in patient charts and department logs accurately and promptly.
Clean and maintain testing equipment as appropriate.
Establish a work plan, prioritize incoming service requests, and complete assigned duties on time according to department practices.
Use resources properly and reasonably.
Practice electrical safety for patients, technologists, and staff.
Support and participate in the hospital's Continuous Improvement commitment by using objective data to plan, implement, and evaluate processes that deliver integrated services.