Neurodiagnostics Technician II FC

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is an entry- to mid-level position in the Neurodiagnostic unit or department. The role requires meeting all criteria for Neurodiagnostic Technologist I in addition to the responsibilities of Technologist II. The technologist performs EEG test setup and electrode application, supports patient safety during clinically significant events, and communicates with patients and healthcare staff about the procedure. The position also involves EEG waveform recognition, troubleshooting, patient assessment, equipment and electrical safety, documentation, supply preparation, and other duties consistent with patient and technical care at this level.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required at the time of hire.
Registry eligibility or certification from the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists is required within seven years of hire.
Knowledge of entry-level personal computers and Microsoft Windows.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
Effective communication skills.
Team-oriented approach.
Technical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to work in scheduled and unpredictable situations.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited Neurodiagnostic Program, or an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Six months or more of experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 system.
Perform EEG procedures and recognize clinically significant events; follow facility policies and procedures for critical test results.
Maintain patient safety and communicate with patient-care support staff during EEG procedures when needed.
Continue learning and applying basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices, activation-procedure contraindications, and instrumentation preparation.
Assess patients as relevant to care, including electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions.
Recognize effects of drugs and physiological status on monitored activity.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and healthcare staff to explain the purpose of an EEG and answer procedure-related questions.
Maintain correct electrode connections.
Identify and perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting, and identify and eliminate artifacts.
Apply concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit.
Use knowledge of alternate montage protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects.
Follow facility policies and procedures for completing technical EEG reports, charging, and entering patients into electronic health records.
Contact supervisory staff as appropriate about problems within the EEG unit.
Stock supplies and prepare patient rooms for EEG procedures.
Perform other duties consistent with patient and technical care at this level.