Neurodiagnostic Technologist - EEG - System PRN

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and is trained to understand with complete competency in recognizing normal and abnormal electrical activity. This includes technical detail, test set-up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.

Requirements

Current and Maintain BCLS
EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two (2) years of hire.
High School Diploma or GED.
At least one (1) year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting is required.
Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple modalities: EEG Electroencephalography, EP – Evoked Potentials, IOM – Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM – Long Term Monitoring and NCS – Nerve Conduction Studies.
Enrollment in or graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies.
Adheres to infection control and safety practices.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes.
Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies.
Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols.
Maintains patient records according to department procedure.
Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation).
Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record.
Meet productivity standards as defined by the department.
Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies).
Attends department meetings.
Participate in assigned training and education courses.
Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
Participate in training of new staff.
Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned.