Job Summary
Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and are trained to understand with complete competency in recognizing normal and abnormal electrical activity.
This will include the following technical detail, test set-up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis.
Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications : Current and Maintain BCLS; EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two (2) years of hire.
Educational Requirements : High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience : At least one (1) year of supervised training / clinical experience in a lab setting is required. Experience with multiple modalities desired : EEG Electroencephalography, EP Evoked Potentials, IOM Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM Long Term Monitoring and NCS Nerve Conduction Studies.
Other :
Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications :
Preferred Educational Requirements : E nrollment in or graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Experience :
Other :
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform quality neurodiagnostic procedures
Ability to work independently and effectively with others
Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Technologist is familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies. Adheres to infection control and safety practices.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic / intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes.
Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation / documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies.
Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols. Maintains patient records according to department procedure.
Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation).
Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record. Meet productivity standards as defined by the department.
Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies). Attends department meetings.
Participate in assigned training and education courses. Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures. Participate in training of new staff.
Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted : Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried : Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Vision : Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling / Stooping / Bending : Frequently 31-65%
Standing / Walking : Constantly 66-100%
Pushing / Pulling : Frequently 31-65%
Intensity of Work : Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires : Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
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