Neurodiagnostic Tech I

A Brief Overview

The Hiring Manager for this position prefers candidates who are Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists.

This position is 36 hours a week, nightshift and every third weekend.

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is an entry level position. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs all EEG, Ambulatory/VAMB studies, LTM, and magnoelectroencephalography studies for the hospital. He/she requires supervisory oversight. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I rotates working weekends and holidays for the department. Upon successful completion of orientation, competency assessment and demonstration of the ability to function independently in both the EEG lab and the EMU, as well as, successful credentialing as a R-EEG T., the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I will automatically be promoted to the Neurodiagnostic Specialist I level.

What you will do

– 1. Performs routine EEGs using paste and obtains the highest quality data.
– Learns EEG monitoring (one to two months).
– Performs EEG monitoring independently (after orientation).
– Gives instructions to families.
– Gathers patient information: History and assessment
– Prepares patient and family for study.
– Transcribes information to record.
– Documents data in Epic.
– Labels abnormalities and gives interpretations.
– Teaches students.
– Notifies supervisor of patient issues (seizures).
– 2. Performs ambulatory and video telemetry studies with collodion or paste, as appropriate.
– The technologist, after 6 patients, learns to perform ambulatory/VAMB studies and learns to interpret data
– The technologist, after 3-4 months, learns to perform video telemetry studies and learns to interpret data
– 3. Performs QA and maintenance procedures.
– Troubleshoots with supervision.
– Learns how to send data to server if off network when recording
– Uses Epic for documenting necessary information including impression and billing
– 4. Maintains a flexible schedule at all times.
– Provides daily flexible rotating schedule/weekend support.

Education Qualifications

– High School Diploma / GED Required
– Technical Diploma from an EEG Technology program Required

Experience Qualifications

– Previous hospital and pediatric experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

– Ability to handle mildly to severely brain-damaged children. (Required proficiency)
– Mechanical ability and aptitude. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to work under stress. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to be self-motivated. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to teach in an organized and effective manner. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. (Required proficiency)
– Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

– Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG) – American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Envoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) – within 36 months – Required and
– Basic Life Support (BLS) – issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). – upon hire – Required