Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs, long term monitoring bedside EEGs, and EMU) on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test set up, electrode application, conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred
• Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist 0-1 year preferred
• Possess analytical skills to evaluate test results and understand patient needs.
• Excellent listening and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area, and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
• Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred
• Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects patients medical information needed to customize tests.
• Indicates artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain such as poor electrode contacts or patient movement on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the -probability of recovery from a coma.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, or repairs equipment and corrects equipment malfunctions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED