PRN - Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs technically adequate and interpretable EEG’s, EP’s, and NCV’s on a wide variety of patients, including outpatients and inpatients ranging in age from pediatric patients six years of age and up to geriatrics. This role also assists the Neurologist with EMG testing. The technologist is responsible for maintaining Neurology laboratories and equipment, ensuring they are functioning safely and at the required quality control level, including performing machine calibrations and maintenance as per policy. Communication with neurologists, other physicians, and nursing staff is essential. The role also involves assisting with routine scheduling, coordinating with the Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist, ordering necessary supplies, accurately entering charges into the hospital order control system, completing required documentation and testing reports, and staying knowledgeable of current Standards of Care and Departmental Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

Performs technically adequate and interpretable EEG’s, EP’s, and NCV’s on a wide variety of patients.
Patients ranging in age from pediatric patients six years of age and up to geriatrics.
Maintains Neurology laboratories and equipment so that they are functioning safely and at the level of quality control needed.
Performs machine calibrations and maintenance as required and per policy.
Correspond and communicates with neurologist, other physicians and nursing staff as needed.
Assists in routine scheduling and coordinates schedule with Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist to manage periods of excessive or special testing requests.
Performs periodic ordering of necessary supplies for department functions.
Accurately enters appropriate charges into hospital order control system.
Completes all the required department documentation including testing reports.
Maintains knowledge of current Standards of Care and Departmental Policy and Procedures.
Applies this knowledge to daily procedures and testing.

Nice To Haves

Assists with department office duties.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Participates in cost savings initiatives for the department.
Participates in on-going growth and development of the Neuro-diagnostic department.

Responsibilities

Performs technically adequate and interpretable EEG’s, EP’s, and NCV’s on a wide variety of patients, including outpatients and inpatients; patients ranging in age from pediatric patients six years of age and up to geriatrics, and patients varying in degree of disability and seriousness of illness.
Assist Neurologist with EMG testing.
Maintains Neurology laboratories and equipment so that they are functioning safely and at the level of quality control needed.
Performs machine calibrations and maintenance as required and per policy.
Correspond and communicates with neurologist, other physicians and nursing staff as needed.
Assists in routine scheduling and coordinates schedule with Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist to manage periods of excessive or special testing requests.
Performs periodic ordering of necessary supplies for department functions.
Accurately enters appropriate charges into hospital order control system.
Completes all the required department documentation including testing reports.
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of current Standards of Care and Departmental Policy and Procedures.
Applies this knowledge to daily procedures and testing.
Assists with department office duties.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Participates in cost savings initiatives for the department.
Participates in on-going growth and development of the Neuro-diagnostic department.