Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$37 - $41

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is an entry level position. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs all EEG, Ambulatory/VAMB studies, LTM, and magnoelectroencephalography studies for the hospital. He/she requires supervisory oversight. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I rotates working weekends and holidays for the department. Upon successful completion of orientation, competency assessment and demonstration of the ability to function independently in both the EEG lab and the EMU, as well as, successful credentialing as a R-EEG T., the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I will automatically be promoted to the Neurodiagnostic Specialist I level.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Technical Diploma from an EEG Technology program Required
Ability to handle mildly to severely brain-damaged children. (Required proficiency)
Mechanical ability and aptitude. (Required proficiency)
Ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
Ability to work under stress. (Required proficiency)
Ability to be self-motivated. (Required proficiency)
Ability to teach in an organized and effective manner. (Required proficiency)
Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. (Required proficiency)
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. (Required proficiency)
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG) - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Envoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) - within 36 months - Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital and pediatric experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine EEGs using paste and obtains the highest quality data.
Learns EEG monitoring (one to two months).
Performs EEG monitoring independently (after orientation).
Gives instructions to families.
Gathers patient information: History and assessment
Prepares patient and family for study.
Transcribes information to record.
Documents data in Epic.
Labels abnormalities and gives interpretations.
Teaches students.
Notifies supervisor of patient issues (seizures).
Performs ambulatory and video telemetry studies with collodion or paste, as appropriate.
The technologist, after 6 patients, learns to perform ambulatory/VAMB studies and learns to interpret data
The technologist, after 3-4 months, learns to perform video telemetry studies and learns to interpret data
Performs QA and maintenance procedures.
Troubleshoots with supervision.
Learns how to send data to server if off network when recording
Uses Epic for documenting necessary information including impression and billing
Maintains a flexible schedule at all times.
Provides daily flexible rotating schedule/weekend support.