NeurodiagnosticTechnologist-II

Connecticut Children's•Westport, CT

4d•$22 - $35

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II performs EEG procedures, including electrode application according to the International 10-20 system. The role requires knowledge of EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events, adherence to facility procedures for critical test results, and attention to patient safety. The technologist assesses patient-related considerations such as electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions, and recognizes how medications and physiological status affect monitored activity. The technologist communicates the purpose of the EEG to patients and healthcare staff, answers procedure-related questions, maintains correct electrode connections, and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. The role also requires understanding digital equipment concepts and electrical safety, and knowledge of alternate montage protocols and equipment settings. The technologist follows facility procedures for completing technical EEG reports, charging, and entering patients into electronic health records. The role includes contacting supervisory staff about EEG-unit problems, stocking supplies, preparing patient rooms, and performing other duties consistent with patient and technical care at this level. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required at the time of hire.
Registry eligible or certified by the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists within 7 years of hire.
Knowledge of entry-level PCs 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 CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s 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, following facility policies and procedures for critical test results.
Maintain patient safety and communicate with patient care support staff during EEG procedures as needed.
Assess patient-related considerations, including electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions.
Recognize the effects of medications and physiological status on monitored activity.
Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff about the purpose of the EEG and answer procedure-related questions.
Maintain correct electrode connections and perform basic and intermediate troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
Apply knowledge of digital equipment, electrical safety, alternate montage protocols, and equipment settings.
Follow facility procedures for completing technical EEG reports, charging, and entering patients into electronic health records.
Contact supervisory staff as appropriate regarding problems within the EEG unit.
Stock supplies and prepare patient rooms for EEG procedures.
Perform other duties consistent with patient and technical care for this level.