Neurodiagnostics Technologist EEG non-registered

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital.

Requirements

1 year of pediatric experience.
High School Graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of an educational program for neurodiagnostic technologists, accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education, or equivalent education and training, required.
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Diploma from accredited neurodiagnostic allied health program.

Responsibilities

Performs Standard and Complex Electro-Neurophysiological Testing: Provides testing on central nervous system and remains compliant to department policy and guideline standards implemented such as EEGs, evoked potentials, stomato-sensory lower upper, electroretinogram, epilepsy monitoring, etc. Also provides assistance with electromyogram testing/nerve conduction studies and Botox injections. Practices International 10/20 Measuring System.
Professional explanation of procedures and acquired patient history: Identifies patient according to policy. Provides a clear and precise explanation of the procedure to the patient and/or responsible person present. Summarizes the patient's neurological status and enters completed comprehensive patient history into the acquiring computer system.
Neurological Documentation: Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during a clinical or subclinical event and other emergent situations. Establishes priorities and exercises proper judgement in pressured situations. Takes appropriate action to ensure patient safety. Verifies all test requested including appropriate orders for the procedures, appropriate charging and data logging.
Technical Recording Enhancement: Implements alternative methods, adjust controls outside of the normative parameters to obtain optimal recording and is able to enhance abnormalities. Utilizes stimulation and activation techniques appropriately. Recognizes, documents and eliminate artifacts and/or take proper measures to monitor suspected artifacts. Creates and programs new files and settings used in the Neurodiagnostic protocol using system software and procedure guidelines.
Safety: Maintains and cleans equipment immediately after use (basic infection control) and ensures equipment is in proper working order. Applies troubleshooting methods, repairs and/or replaces instrument parts as needed with immediate notification to the manager. Communicates with technical support during troubleshooting of equipment.
Communication/Development and Education: Utilizes appropriate inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication skills to facilitate flow and completion of patient demands. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational seminars, programs, literature, meetings and workshops. Implements knowledge and understanding of neurodiagnostic instrumentation and pattern recognition.