Part-Time Senior Technician Neuroscience - Westchester Medical Group - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • Mount Vernon, NY

213d • $46 - $62

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (NYPMG) are part of the physician enterprise of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems affiliated with two world-renowned medical schools. Through primary care and multispecialty medical practices, the physicians and other health care professionals of NYPMG, in collaboration with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Physicians, provide families with high quality, patient-centered care close to home in the New York metropolitan area. This a part-time position, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (Mondays and Wednesdays), located at 685 White Plains Road, Eastchester NY. Under the supervision of the management team, the EMG/NCV Technician will perform monitoring studies, including EEG monitoring, evoked potential monitoring, intraoperative studies and/or EMG monitoring during surgical and interventional radiology procedures. Performs complex EEG, evoked potential studies, nerve conduction studies, and/or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit studies. Serves as a resource to physicians and other technologists. May perform polysomnographic and ambulatory studies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Advanced training or neuroscience coursework.
• Licensure/Certifications: Certified EMG/NCV Technician.
• One year of EEG, Evoked Potential, EMG or Transcranial Doppler experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet competencies of the department.
• Ability to work independently.
• Advanced knowledge of normal and abnormal EEG, evoked potential, and/or EMG patterns.
• Familiarity with procedures for maintenance of sterility and patient safety in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EEG monitoring, evoked potential monitoring, intraoperative studies, and EMG monitoring during surgical and interventional radiology procedures.
• Perform complex EEG, evoked potential studies, nerve conduction studies, and/or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit studies.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and other technologists.
• Conduct long-term monitoring of EEG signals with depth and cortical electrodes.
• Conduct intraoperative monitoring studies including EEG monitoring during vascular surgery, evoked potential monitoring during spinal surgery, skull base surgery, intracranial surgery, and EP studies for cortical mapping.
• Inform patients of the testing procedures and respond to their questions and concerns.
• Prepare patient and equipment for recording before each procedure.
• Maintain equipment in working order, make minor repairs and adjustments, and troubleshoot major equipment problems.
• Monitor tracings during recordings and make appropriate adjustments to ensure adequate tracings.
• Annotate records with appropriate clinical observations of the patient.
• Inform physician of any problems/emergencies during testing.
• Archive digital studies and maintain the archive database.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for patient records and laboratory files.
• Compile statistical data and reports on procedures performed.
• List appropriate charge of each service for proper billing.
• Work with hospital departments and outside vendors to facilitate smooth service delivery.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.
• Participate in training of house staff and appropriate hospital staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Employee engagement is at an all-time high.
• Culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED