EEG Technologist II - Bellevue

NYU Langone; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in Bellevue, WA seeks an Electro neurodiagnostic Technologist II to perform EEG testing, maintain equipment, and ensure data quality from patient recordings within a busy clinical lab.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, documenting data per procedures, hooking up grids for intra-operative monitoring, recognizing artifacts, and supporting ongoing quality assurance. ASE T registration is preferred; high school diploma and EEG school certificate required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; EEG schooling certificate preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assures adequate supply levels and cleans required equipment; monitors EEG supplies.
• Documents patient data per departmental procedure and assigns EEG numbers.
• Hooks up surgical grid patients with appropriate montages and supports intra-operative monitoring.
• Obtains standard EEG recordings, identifies artifacts, and mitigates them.
• Prepares patients for testing, measures head, places electrodes correctly, and ensures data integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Intraoperative grid hook-up experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from EEG school

ASET registration (preferred)

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Electro neurodiagnostic Technologist II-Bellevue.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assures adequate supply levels and performs cleaning of required equipment. a. Monitors inventory of EEG supplies and alerts Laboratory Assistant and/or supervisor when amounts are low. Cleans and prepares equipment daily prior to using on patients. Detects equipment malfunctions, makes minor maintenance adjustments, and follows departmental guidelines for troubleshooting equipment and alerts the supervisor when unable to resolve issue at hand.
• Documents all patient related data according to departmental procedure. a. Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning the patient/parent, if minor. Accurately assigns individual EEG number to patient avoiding duplication of numbers. Appropriately archives and burns data onto CDs, and double checks integrity before deleting data from hard-drive/server. Follows departmental guidelines for documentation of patient data (e.g., name, date, EEG number, date of events, when applicable, etc.) into appropriate log books and onto CDs. Is familiar with filing of CDs, videos, and recordings.
• Hooks up surgical grid patients utilizing appropriate montages. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of continuous video monitoring including intra-operative monitoring such as corticography. a. Properly hooks up continuous video-monitoring patients utilizing appropriate montages. Knows and understands intra-operative monitoring including corticography, and hooks up surgical grid patients utilizing appropriate montages.
• Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Appropriately uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Monitors other variables during EEG such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc. when necessary. Upon completion of test, removes electrodes and gel, cleans patients head, and wipes down equipment. Carries out assignment from start to finish within time frame for respective task (e.g., routine EEG 1 hr., hook up of inpatient 45 minutes, etc.).
• Prepares patient for testing and administers routine EEG. a. Introduces self to patient, and explains what will be done during the EEG test. Answers inquiries and reassures patient during test in order to obtain the patients cooperation for the best performance of the test. Measures head appropriately, places electrodes properly, and checks their performance. Prepares patients using proper departmental criteria and techniques to ensure integrity of recordings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, certificate of completion from a licensed EEG school plus one year of video-monitoring (CCTV-EEG) or equivalent combination of experience and education. and intraoperative grid hook-up experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Registration by the American Society of Registration by the American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technicians (ASET)preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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