Neurodiagnostic Technologist II

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

1d•$34 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II works in the Neurophysiology Department at UChicago Medicine under indirect supervision. The role performs standard neurodiagnostic procedures in an outpatient setting and portable studies in the emergency department, intensive care, radiology, and inpatient units. Procedures must follow technical standards established by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The technologist maintains and improves clinical and technical knowledge, performs advanced procedures under direct supervision, and contributes to the general flow and operation of the lab.

Requirements

Graduation from an END (electroneurodiagnostic) program or completion certification for the ASET online EEG 12-module course.
Pass ASET competency skills and knowledge requirements for ABRET national board certification.
Obtain CPR certification in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire.
Obtain ABRET R.EEG.T credentials within two years of hire.
Proficiency with the International 10-20 System.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures, answer relevant questions, and document medical history and other pertinent information.
Document patient history in the electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines.
Apply electrodes using paste or collodion and adhesive tape according to the 10/20 System, adding electrodes according to the 10/10 Modified Nomenclature System as needed.
Obtain standard or extended recordings in outpatient areas or as portable studies in the ED, ICU, NICU, EMU, radiology, or inpatient units.
Recognize artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them using intermediate troubleshooting techniques.
Monitor other variables, such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respirations, when technically or clinically indicated.
Use activation procedures, including hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep, when appropriate; demonstrate additional activation procedures when necessary, including stimulation for unresponsive or comatose patients.
Select electrode combinations and create new montages and equipment settings for electroencephalographic recordings when clinically indicated under indirect supervision.
Determine appropriate montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptiform activity or waveform morphology, and perform advanced procedures under direct supervision.
Identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns.
Summarize recordings to inform the physician of abnormalities observed during testing.
Keep equipment clean and in good operating condition.
Use diagnostic troubleshooting techniques and notify the supervisor of problems.
Assist with scalp electrode placement and maintenance on intracranial grid patients using 10/10 Modified Nomenclature under direct supervision.