Advanced Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EEG & IONM Specialist

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EEG to perform advanced neurodiagnostic procedures including EEG, IONM, LTM, EP, and NCV. The role includes mentoring junior technologists and establishing lab protocols following ACNS guidelines.

Work on Mon-Fri with one day off; four 10-hour shifts. The incumbent will ensure patient safety, maintain privacy, and manage data from studies for interpretation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a CAAHEP-accredited END or related program.
• Three (3) years experience performing procedures in area of competence.
• Credentialed through a UTMB approved agency in R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., or CLTM.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Establishes lab protocols according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines.
• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members.
• Performs Electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
• Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
• Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
• Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
• Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
• Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
• Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
• Edits and archives EEG and video data of patients’ Video/EEG monitoring.
• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
• Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment.

Skills

EEG procedures

IONM

LTM

EP

NCV

Preceptor/Mentoring

Education

CAAHEP-accredited END program

BLS certification

UTMB-approved EEG credentials (R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., CLTM)

Tools

ACNS Guidelines

Neurodiagnostic monitoring setup

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EEG to perform advanced neurodiagnostic procedures including EEG, IONM, LTM, EP, and NCV. The role includes mentoring junior technologists and establishing lab protocols following ACNS guidelines.

Work on Mon-Fri with one day off; four 10-hour shifts. The incumbent will ensure patient safety, maintain privacy, and manage data from studies for interpretation.