Neurophysiology Tech I

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To record electrical activity arising from the brain, central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems using techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), nerve condition studies (NCS), somatosensoroy evoked potentials (SSEP), brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP), and visual evoked potentials (VEP). This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with two (2) years of healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of the functions and disorders of the nervous system and the principles and practical applications of neurodiagnostic testing.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal electrical activity.
• Ability to comprehend computer averaging and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develops a rapport with patients and explains testing procedures to the patient; prepares patient for testing.
• Obtains and records patient medical history.
• Elicits and records electrical potentials and interprets responses for review by a neurologist.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment; reports equipment problems to supervisor.
• Performs long-term EEG/video monitoring in accordance with established procedures; transcribes digital EEG data.
• Complies with safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees