Neurodiagnostic Technologist II (Unregistered)

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II produces high-quality electro-neurodiagnostic studies, including portable bedside tests for inpatients, and sets up and maintains long-term EEG/video monitoring for seizure disorder evaluation. The technologist works independently, including being on call for overnight inpatient studies and responding to urgent EEG requests when called in by the on-call neurologist. The role includes collecting relevant patient information, explaining procedures to patients, and promptly reporting serious findings to a physician. The technologist also provides clinical training and serves as a resource for nurses and other clinicians. Responsibilities include maintaining diagnostic equipment and supplies, keeping patient records orderly, participating in performance improvement and risk management activities, completing required training, and following service standards. This is a per diem position requiring weekday and weekend coverage.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Previous experience in diagnostic neurology required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills desired.
Manual dexterity and motor coordination for tasks such as typing, machine operation, and routine treatments.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and intermittently transport or lift, move, or carry items weighing over 30 pounds.
Mobility and physical effort to assist patients with transfers and ambulation, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Certification or registration as an EEG Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality electro-neurodiagnostic studies, attending to patient positioning, preparation, electrode placement, and other technical factors.
Select and modify technical factors as needed to obtain quality studies, including portable bedside tests on inpatient care units.
Set up and maintain long-term EEG/video monitoring for seizure disorder evaluation studies.
Work independently and be on call for overnight inpatient studies; respond to urgent new EEG requests when called in by the on-call neurologist.
Provide clinical training and act as a clinical resource for nurses and other clinicians involved in patient care during neurodiagnostic evaluation.
Obtain pertinent patient information to assist physicians with exam interpretation.
Explain procedures to patients to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety.
Recognize and immediately report serious findings to a physician.
Maintain diagnostic equipment in good operating condition, including cleanliness, disinfection, and adequate supplies.
Maintain patient records in an orderly fashion.
Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Follow Service Standards and Success factors and perform other duties as assigned or requested to maintain service levels.