Neurophysiology Technologist II

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders. The Neurophysiology Technologist II is responsible for performing competently two or more modalities of Neurophysiology studies, including but not limited to EEG, EMU, LTM, ECI, and pruning Studies. Responsible for patient preparation, education, maintaining the Neurophysiology department, troubleshooting, and cleaning of equipment. Cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to record and identify various Neurophysiology data, analyze study activity, making notations to indicate any disorder or artifact in various study settings. Ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism. Trains and performs as a preceptor for new hires and assists Physicians, Nurse practitioner, Manager, and technologists as needed. Responsible for setting, adjusting and operating equipment during procedure and for a procedure. Functions in other areas within the Neurophysiology department as needed including but not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Cares for all age groups, sets-up, prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post study paperwork, and maintains patient files. Adheres to hospital/departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3-5 years experience
Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist or Board eligible according to ASET Pathways
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
Ability to provide outstanding patient care
Some general knowledge of physiology
Good verbal and written communication skills that allow relaying of information in a clear, concise, and calm manner
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians
Basic knowledge of computers

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in science or health related field preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in the Neurophysiology/Neurodiagnostics/Polysomnography field preferred
Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist strongly preferred within 3 years

Responsibilities

Performing competently two or more modalities of Neurophysiology studies, including but not limited to EEG, EMU, LTM, ECI, and pruning Studies
Patient preparation and education
Maintaining the Neurophysiology department
Troubleshooting and cleaning of equipment
Recording and identifying various Neurophysiology data
Analyzing study activity, making notations to indicate any disorder or artifact in various study settings
Ensuring an environment of patient safety
Promoting evidence-based practice and quality initiatives
Exhibiting professionalism
Training and acting as a preceptor for new hires
Assisting Physicians, Nurse practitioner, Manager, and technologists as needed
Setting, adjusting, and operating equipment during and for procedures
Functioning in other areas within the Neurophysiology department as needed, including but not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Caring for all age groups
Setting up and preparing patients for Neurophysiology studies
Completing post-study paperwork
Maintaining patient files
Adhering to hospital/departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care
Attending and participating in educational, departmental, and required meetings