Neuro Tech-Cmm

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs advanced EEG and evoked-potential testing, and may perform nerve-conduction studies if qualified. The technologist works with minimal physician supervision, assists with training and supervising employees, supports department operations, and performs routine maintenance and repairs on complex electronic recorders.

The role prepares patients for testing, explains procedures, applies surface electrodes, operates and calibrates electrodiagnostic instruments, and identifies normal and abnormal results and artifacts. The technologist also maintains equipment and electrodes, processes recordings and paperwork, supports laboratory inventory and patient charging, and collaborates with patients, physicians, and other care team members to provide patient-centered care.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in diagnostic testing.
• Formal training in one aspect of electrodiagnostics (EEG, sleep, evoked potentials, or nerve conduction velocities), anatomy, and physiology.
• Education may be satisfied by any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the job, typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED; preference may be given to candidates with a high school diploma or GED.
• No licensure required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Qualification to perform nerve-conduction studies.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory policies and procedures, OSHA and Joint Commission Universal Precautions guidelines, and hospital regulations.
• Explain test procedures to patients and obtain their cooperation for complete examinations.
• Review patient charts for test orders and special needs, with particular attention to patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.
• Prepare patients and apply the surface electrodes required for testing.
• Distinguish normal from abnormal results, describe abnormal clinical manifestations observed during testing, and recognize and address physiological and nonphysiological artifacts.
• Calibrate electrodiagnostic instruments for standard recordings and manipulate instrument controls to obtain optimal recordings.
• Keep equipment clean and operational, detect malfunctions, make minor maintenance adjustments, and report the need for major repairs.
• Clean and maintain electrodes.
• File, print, or film recordings according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Charge patients and process paperwork.
• Maintain laboratory stock and order supplies as needed.
• Use AIDET fundamentals when interacting and communicating with patients.
• Collaborate with patients, physicians, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to patient care.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required annual education assignments.
• Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Assist in training and supervising employees and in tasks related to department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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