Registered EEG Technologist

Intranerve Neuroscience Holdings•Des Moines, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

INN is seeking a Per Diem Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (REEGT) in Des Moines, IA. Minimum of 12 months experience in the field of Neurodiagnostics is required; graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program highly desirable. Schedule: Per Diem. Estimated every other weekend (days) for a total of approximately 16-20 hours every two weeks. General Summary Under the direction of the Neurodiagnostic Supervisor/Clinical Instructor, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to INN policies and procedures of routine and STAT EEG, as well as AEEG and cEEG studies. This position includes marking, clipping, and pruning studies, archiving data, and providing a descriptive analysis per company and hospital policy and procedures. The onsite R. EEG T. will also perform electrode maintenance, complete daily charging of studies, facilitate delivery of reports as appropriate, assist in training of Neurodiagnostic Assistants, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

R. EEG T credential (Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist) is required
12 months or more experience in the Neurodiagnostics field, including experience in an ICU setting is required
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques
Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients along with correct procedures followed in conducting tests and examinations
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees
Displays vigilance in infection control protocol including hand hygiene, aseptic and sterile technique, and low-level disinfection procedures
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images
Knowledgeable in neuroanatomy relevant to neurodiagnostic procedures
Comprehends accepted abbreviations used in an ICU/cEEG and EMU settings
Stays abreast of updates in ACNS Guidelines and applies changes, as appropriate per protocol
Demonstrates competency in operating neurodiagnostic equipment and troubleshooting as necessary
Ability to work quickly and is proficient when stressful conditions arise
Ability to visually evaluate normal and abnormal adult and pediatric waveforms
Apply basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
Understands networking and is sufficient in basic troubleshooting
Ability to listen to directions, take orders orally and perform a repeat-back procedure
Knowledge to identify common seizure types/epilepsy syndromes and their EEG correlate
Maintains availability for neurodiagnostic studies during normal working hours
Variable work schedule that may change, dependent upon business needs and adaptation to anticipated or unanticipated coworker time off.
Reliability is of upmost importance
Required to maintain focus and clinical judgement at all times during procedures.
Participate in conference calls, grand rounds and team meetings as requested by team or manager
Maintains professional behavior at all times with patients, customers, co-workers, and points of contact that occur in this field
Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance projects as requested
Handles ePHI and PHI in a HIPAA compliant manner

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program highly desirable
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDT) Program, or an Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired
Experience in performing adult and pediatric/neonatal neurodiagnostic recordings is preferred
Experience with and knowledge of multiple vendor equipment types is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform neurodiagnostic hookup, calibrate acquisition machine, evaluate and adjust equipment, and optimize recording parameters to acquire relevant data and information.
Implement appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity and filters, to assure accurate recording of information.
Keep onsite equipment clean and free from environmental hazards, and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to the Department Supervisor and facility IT Department.
Review the patient’s medical history and medications received to understand the impact upon the EEG/EP data and integrate this information appropriately into their ongoing analysis of the EEG/EP waveforms.
Interact with hospital staff and Reading Neurologist to provide interpretive data regarding patient’s neurological status.
Provide a technical description/descriptive analysis to the Reading Neurologist.
Distinguish between and label physiological and non-physiological artifacts.
Recognize and mark clinical and subclinical activity.
Identify and label normal patterns, normal variants, abnormal patterns, seizure activity.
Use standardized ACNS terminology when creating a technical description.
Understand medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence the study.
Exercise independent judgment in determining when brainwave patterns require the notification of the on-call reading physician.
Aid the Neurodiagnostic Assistant to ensure future hook-ups are high quality.
Verify recording and electrode integrity, display most appropriate montage, document all stimulation performed, and identify and document artifact reduction techniques.
Input patient information to create database file (demographic information and descriptive data) for neurodiagnostic patients.
Accurately document during each patient timeout process.
Document most recent neuro assessment observed, and clinical changes as observed.
Notate any skin breakdown, according to INN and facility policy.
Notate alternative electrode placements, according to INN and facility policy.
Communicate and interact professionally with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
Coordinate performance improvement and quality assurance measures by participating in monthly staff meetings and educational opportunities within the department and by attending local, regional, and/or national conferences.
Ensure timely communication and response to email and cell phone.
Participate in conference meetings and video calls as requested by INN leadership or Facility leadership.
Assist in maintenance of supply inventory and creation of EEG bundle packs.
Relay supply inventory levels as appropriate to Department Supervisor.
Perform administrative project work as assigned.
Assist the INN leadership through training and orientation of newly hired employees.