Neurophysiology Technician Certified

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

11d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Performs EEG testing, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Ambulatory, along with second modality of NCS/EMG, IONM, Autonomics, and/or EPs on patients according to established guidelines. Maintains a variety of logs and records. In doing so, records activity in log books and Quality Assurance records, delivers requisitions to medical records, and ensures dictated reports are copied and delivered according to established procedures. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission, ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC. Effectively monitors and communicates changes to management and staff. Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, completing patient charges or bills, filing records, etc. as instructed and needed. Shapes a culture of teamwork, positive morale and customer service demonstrated by excellent patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction scores. Investigates, documents and resolves complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff, and notifies the manager of those with sensitive nature. Supports with interviews and orientation for new trainees/employees/students, and supports in evaluation of performances when asked.

Requirements

High School or equivalent Required
Minimum of 6 months experience in related field.
Must have college level neuroanatomy knowledge
Competency in medical terminology
Must be able to perform all neurophysiology lab testing modalities
Must be able to work independently, recognize problems and take the initiative to resolve them
Must be able to work well with external customers of all ages (birth to geriatric)
Must act as a team builder by demonstrating leadership and handling change effectively
Must be a model for Always Behaviors by treating all external customers (patients, families and visitors) and internal customers (immediate colleagues, physicians, administration, medical and administrative director, medical, clinical and ancillary staff throughout the organization)
Must have strong communication, written and verbal skills
Registered in one or more - R.EEG T, CLTM, CNIM, R.NCS.T., R.EPT: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET), OR Registered in either EEG or EP, OR Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist (CNIM) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET)
Required CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification is Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree Preferred
Masters Degree Preferred
Certification as CNIM is desirable by the end of the 2nd year of employment

Responsibilities

Performs EEG testing, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Ambulatory, along with second modality of NCS/EMG, IONM, Autonomics, and/or EPs on patients according to established guidelines.
Maintains a variety of logs and records.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission, ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC.
Effectively monitors and communicates changes to management and staff.
Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, completing patient charges or bills, filing records, etc. as instructed and needed.
Shapes a culture of teamwork, positive morale and customer service demonstrated by excellent patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction scores.
Investigates, documents and resolves complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff, and notifies the manager of those with sensitive nature.
Supports with interviews and orientation for new trainees/employees/students, and supports in evaluation of performances when asked.