Neurodiagnostic Technologist-EEG -Epilepsy

Parkland Health • Parkland, WA

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About The Position

Performs routine and complex neurodiagnostic procedures for patients as directed, providing physicians with diagnostic tools to treat patients. The role focuses on EEG procedures and may include complex procedures as skills advance. The technologist maintains electrodes, reviews and edits patient data to provide interpretable results, completes paperwork, prepares test areas, stocks supplies, and maintains and troubleshoots equipment as skills advance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a neurodiagnostic setting, including clinical rotations or internships.
• Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before hire and/or placement, from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Ability to perform routine EEG procedures independently.
• Ability to distinguish EEG abnormalities and respond appropriately.
• Ability to learn advanced EEG procedures.
• Ability to work with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Good communication skills for handling difficult and severely ill patients.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited EEG or other neurodiagnostic technician program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine neurodiagnostic procedures for use by physicians as a diagnostic tool.
• Perform complex neurodiagnostic procedures as skills advance.
• Maintain electrodes and review and edit patient data to provide interpretable results.
• Complete all paperwork.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Stock supplies and prepare test areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as skills advance to ensure effective operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED