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

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UChicago Medicine, you will perform standard neurodiagnostic procedures under indirect supervision in various settings including outpatient, ER, ICU, radiology, and inpatient units. This role requires adherence to technical standards set by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). You will be responsible for continuously improving your clinical and technical knowledge, including performing advanced procedures under direct supervision, and contributing to the overall 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

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

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees