Neurodiagnostic Technician - PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health • Richland, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technician performs quality routine and video EEGs and seizure monitoring, and facilitates study completion and reporting within the department. The role provides respectful customer service and maintains effective relationships with healthcare personnel while following applicable EEG department processes. The technician assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures, takes call on a rotating basis, and performs other duties as assigned by the EEG department manager. Trainees receive close supervision, training, and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-high-school diploma.
• BLS certification.
• Detail-oriented, with organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of EEG interpretation.
• Ability to maintain a high level of EEG knowledge through ongoing education and information sharing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform awake and asleep EEGs, video EEGs, cerebral silence studies, photic stimulation, portable EEGs, and other department studies and procedures.
• Calibrate and evaluate EEG instruments and adjust them to technical standards, including sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical and electrical baselines.
• Perform EEGs on patients of all ages using the ACNS 10-20 system and following Medical Director guidelines, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and team members about patients, including test availability, study transfers, and changes in patient condition.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening EEG tracings.
• Facilitate completion and reporting of studies within the department.
• Provide respectful customer service and maintain relationships with healthcare personnel.
• Take call on a rotating basis and assume responsibility for designated areas and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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