EEG Tech I - Neurodiagnostics

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a professional to perform electroneurodiagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients for testing, monitoring them during procedures, and completing EEG reports.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree and at least one year of experience in a patient care environment. Preferred qualifications include enrollment in a CAAHEP accredited program and BLS certification. This role supports patients with suspected neurologic injury.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a patient care environment, or equivalent education is required.
• Electroencephalography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for testing and ensures accurate electrode application.
• Performs investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury.
• Monitors patients for safety during procedures.
• Completes technical EEG reports and maintains medical records.

Skills

Effective computer operations and technology skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Enrollment in or graduation from a CAAHEP accredited END Program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions.

Education Requirement

• Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.

Certifications

• Registered or eligible for registration by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, preferred.
• BLS certification, required.

Skills

Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Experience

• One year of experience in a patient care environment, or equivalent education, required.
• Electroencephalography experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel. Frequently: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking. Continuously: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet