Autonomic Lab Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Neurology - Portsmouth

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH); Dover; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Autonomic Lab Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join their Neurology team. In this full-time role, you will support expert providers in diagnosing and treating various neurological conditions. Your responsibilities will include performing autonomic tests, preparing patients, and ensuring accurate data collection. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to advancing medical practices, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ABRET certification preferred within 1 year of hire.
• Prior experience in neurodiagnostic testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Correctly place EKG leads and electrodes for accurate readings.
• Prepare patients for testing and explain procedures.

Skills

EKG Tracings

Patient Interaction

Blood Pressure Measurement

Data Entry

Recognition of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias

Recognition of EKG Artifact

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Our practices are located at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH, and 121 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH. This position will support our expert providers treating adult patients, as well as pediatric patients. Our services include diagnosis and treatment options for headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disease, sleep disorders and more.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Autonomic Lab Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join our Neurology team in Portsmouth! The operating hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, so schedules will be staggered accordingly.
The technologist will measure the heart rate and blood pressure of the patient who will be exposed to a variety of stimuli that are controlled by the technologist such as deep breathing, active standing, and passive head-up tilting on a tilt-table. In addition, the technologist will perform a sympathetic skin response test that will evaluate and record the galvanic response from the skin. The technician will be responsible preparing the patient for all autonomic testing in the lab as well as providing explanations of what to expect. When the exams are complete, the technologist organizes the data into a report.

Responsibilities:
- Correctly places EKG leads and electrodes to acquire a diagnostically accurate EKG
- Prepares a patient for testing
- Explains each autonomic test component to the patient and assures they understand what to expect, how to communicate during the test and why the test has been ordered
- Sets up the patient room with all necessary equipment before the patient's test time
- Performs each autonomic test and records observations in real time
- Helps to maintain proper scheduling in conjunction with the scheduling department.
- Provides patients with pre-appointment paperwork and answers any patient questions prior to appointment date
- Maintains proper supply levels and orders additional testing supplies as needed
- Enters test result data

Qualifications

• ABRET preferred. Must obtain with 1 year of hire

• Prior experience preferred

• Associate's Degree preferred

• Can perform accurate EKG tracings

• Excellent patient interactive skills

• Can recognize life threatening arrhythmias

• Can recognize EKG artifact

• Can enter data quickly and accurately

• Can measure blood pressure

Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.