Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Full Time 40 hrs/wk - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist conducts diagnostic EEG, EMG, evoked potential, intraoperative monitoring (IOM), and other neurological tests, providing technical expertise. The role serves inpatients and outpatients in the Neurodiagnostics Department and other locations, including surgery, the emergency room, and patient rooms. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The technologist greets and escorts patients, explains examinations, applies electrodes and sensors, operates recording equipment, monitors patients and test data, and prepares reports for physician or other health professional review. The position also involves maintaining clean testing areas and functional equipment, keeping current with neurodiagnostic techniques, supporting the training of other technologists, and delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience and/or training in a hospital or elsewhere to learn the neurodiagnostic practices used at Bronson, including EEG, EMG, evoked potential, and IOM; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification or registration in at least one area of Neurodiagnostics—EEG (R. EEGT), EMG (R. EDT), or IOM (CNIM)—within three years after meeting ABRET, AAET, or ABEM eligibility requirements.
BLS certification within six months after hire.
Ability to operate a personal computer and basic department computer programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness.
Customer service orientation.
Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Direct neurodiagnostic (EEG) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, escort them to the testing room, and explain examination processes and procedures.
Conduct EEGs and other neurological tests, including evoked potentials, electrocerebral silence, nasopharyngeal, brain mapping, sleep deprivation, ambulatory and long-term video monitoring EEGs, nerve conduction studies/EMGs, EOGs, and IOM.
Conduct routine and stat examinations in the Neurodiagnostics Department and in locations such as surgery, the emergency room, and patient rooms.
Assist physicians with specialized neurological tests when requested or required by the patient's condition.
Measure patients' heads and other body parts, mark electrode placement points, apply electrodes and sensors, and verify that electrodes and recording instruments function correctly.
Operate appropriate equipment and recording instruments to conduct and record tests.
Monitor patient responses on recording tracings, oscilloscopes, and other electronic equipment; observe patient behavior directly or via closed-circuit TV; and document observations that may affect test measurements.
Recognize arrhythmias, abnormal respiratory patterns, convulsive movements, and other signs of distress, and call a physician or emergency personnel when needed.
Review data and prepare written reports or enter test details and relevant patient information into the computer for analysis by a physician or other health professional.
Keep patient testing areas clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated materials, change linens, clean electrodes, and prepare the area for the next patient.
Maintain instruments and equipment in clean, functional condition; perform minor repairs, calibrations, and adjustments; and notify a supervisor when service or maintenance is needed.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of neurodiagnostic techniques.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for newly hired Neurodiagnostic Technologists or those requiring training in new procedures.
Provide excellent customer service when answering the phone.