Neurodiagnostics Technician / SEIU - E

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Neurodiagnostics Technician performs electroneurodiagnostic testing for the neurodiagnostic department and maintains working relationships with internal and external customers to support accurate and timely procedures and reports. The role follows clinical practice guidelines established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and departmental policies and procedures.

The technician schedules procedures and provides instructions, completes billing documentation, maintains departmental records, and maintains electrophysiological equipment and supplies. The position also performs quality control and analysis of neurodiagnostic testing devices and participates in efforts to improve patient care and departmental services. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Employees must follow the company’s ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and conduct requirements, including HIPAA and applicable laws, policies, and training requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field; or graduation from a CAAHEP Neurodiagnostic Tech program; or a certificate of completion from an ABRET-recognized neurodiagnostic program; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG. T) through ABRET.
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T) through ABRET.
• Certified Autonomic Professional (CAP) through ABRET.
• EMT certification, Medical Assistant Certification, or Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and portable electroencephalograms, electrocerebral silence studies, 24-hour ambulatory EEGs, and EMG/NCV testing in accordance with ASET clinical practice guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.
• Schedule neurodiagnostic procedures and provide accurate instructions.
• Complete billing documentation and maintain departmental records according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain electrophysiological equipment and supplies, and perform quality control and analysis of neurodiagnostic testing devices.
• Participate in activities to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, company conduct, and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time