Neurodiagnostic Technician - PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health • Richland, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs quality routine and video EEGs and seizure monitoring, facilitating study completion and reporting within the department. Provides respectful customer service and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare personnel. Follows EEG department processes, assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures, and takes call on a rotating basis. Performs other duties as assigned by the EEG department manager.

Performs EEG studies and procedures for patients of all ages in accordance with the ACNS 10-20 system, Medical Director guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures. Performs instrument calibrations and evaluations and adjusts equipment to technical standards to obtain quality recordings. Communicates with physicians and team members about patients, study availability, study transfers, and changes in patient condition, and recognizes and responds to life-threatening EEG tracings. Trainees receive instruction and perform examinations under close supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma.
• BLS certification.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Basic understanding of EEG interpretation.
• Maintain EEG knowledge and skills through ongoing education and information sharing.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal neurodiagnostic program.
• Neurodiagnostic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and video EEGs, including awake and asleep studies, cerebral silence studies, photic stimulation, portable EEGs, seizure monitoring, and other departmental procedures.
• Perform calibrations and evaluations and adjust EEG instruments to appropriate technical standards, including sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical and electrical baselines.
• Perform EEGs for patients of all ages in accordance with the ACNS 10-20 system, Medical Director guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and team members about patients, test availability, study transfers, and changes in patient condition.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening EEG tracings.
• Participate in training and instruction in electroencephalographic examinations, as applicable.
• Take call on a rotating basis.
• Assume responsibility for designated areas and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED