Neurodiagnostic Technologist II, Pediatric Epilepsy, Full-Time, Nights

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. In this role, you will perform restorative care activities with a patient centered focus and provide surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for our patients. Under indirect supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist II performs standard procedures in an outpatient setting or as a portable study in the ER, ICU, radiology or inpatient units. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is responsible for the performance of all neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET), the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is required to maintain and improve his/her level of clinical and technical knowledge, including the performance of advanced procedures under direct supervision. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II plays a role in the general flow and operation of the lab.

Requirements

Graduated from an END [Electroneurodiagnostic] or ASET on-line EEG 12 module course completion certification
Must pass ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification
CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire
Must obtain ABRET R.EEG.T credentials within two (2) years of hire
Must be proficient with the International 10-20 System
Minimum of two (2) years directly related experience
Must have entry level knowledge of PC or Microsoft Windows
Must possess the EEG Technologist Competencies set forth by ASET's National Competency Skill Standards

Responsibilities

Explains procedure, answers pertinent procedure questions, documents medical history and other relevant information
Documents patient history in electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines
Utilizing paste or collodion and adhesive tape applies electrodes according to the 10/20 System. Adds additional electrodes according to 10/10 Modified Nomenclature System
Obtains standard or extended recordings in an outpatient area or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU, EMU, radiology or inpatient units
Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them utilizing intermediate troubleshooting techniques
Appropriately monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respirations as technically or clinically indicated
Uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep, when appropriate and demonstrates additional activation procedures when necessary. Additional stimulation to be performed on unresponsive or comatose patients
Selects electrode combinations and demonstrates skill in creating new montages and equipment settings for electroencephalographic recordings when clinically indicated under indirect supervision
Determines the correct montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptic form activity or waveform morphology.
Performs advanced procedures under direct supervision
Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns
Summarizes the recording for the purpose of informing the physician of abnormalities observed during the test
Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition
Familiar with diagnostic trouble shooting techniques, notifying supervisor of problems
Assists with scalp electrode placement and maintenance of scalp electrodes on intracranial grid patients utilizing 10/10 Modified Nomenclature under direct supervision