Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Full Time 40 hrs/wk - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•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 throughout testing. The role serves inpatients and outpatients in the Neurodiagnostics Department and in locations such as surgery, the emergency room, and patient rooms. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The technologist welcomes patients, explains testing procedures, applies and verifies electrodes and sensors, operates recording equipment, monitors and documents patient responses, and recognizes signs of distress that may require emergency assistance. The position also involves preparing test information and reports for physician review, maintaining clean and functional testing areas and equipment, keeping current with neurodiagnostic techniques, and supporting the training of other technologists.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience and/or training in neurodiagnostics in a hospital or other setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must obtain certification or registration in at least one neurodiagnostic area—EEG (R. EEGT), EMG (R. EDT), or IOM (CNIM)—within three years after meeting ABRET, AAET, or ABEM eligibility requirements.
BLS certification required within six months after hire.
Ability to operate a personal computer and basic department computer programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing 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.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, escort them to the testing room, and explain examinations 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.
Perform 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 when necessitated by the patient's condition.
Measure patients and mark electrode placement points; apply electrodes and sensors, then verify that electrodes and recording instruments are functioning.
Operate appropriate testing and recording equipment and monitor patient responses on tracings, oscilloscopes, and other electronic equipment.
Observe patient behavior directly or via closed-circuit television and record observations that help distinguish physiological measurements from artifacts.
Recognize arrhythmias, abnormal respiratory patterns, convulsive movements, and other signs of distress; contact a physician or emergency personnel when needed.
Review test data and prepare written reports or enter information into the computer, including tests performed, summarized data, relevant patient history, questionnaires, prior tests, and abnormalities for clinician analysis.
Maintain a clean and orderly testing area; dispose of contaminated materials, change linen, clean electrodes, and prepare the area for the next patient.
Keep instruments and equipment clean and functional; perform minor repairs, calibrations, and adjustments, and notify a supervisor when special service or maintenance is needed.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in neurodiagnostic techniques.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for newly hired technologists or technologists needing training in new procedures.
Provide excellent customer service when answering the phone.