ELECT NEURO TECH I/MVH/PRN

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in the United States seeks an Elect Neuro Technician I to independently perform neurodiagnostic procedures, including routine EEGs, long-term EEG monitoring, and evoked potentials. You will follow the 10-20 system, assist neurologists, and document results.

This PRN, varied-hours role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and board-eligible EEG/EP credentials, with preferred associate degree. On-call may be required; experience in EMR is valued, and collaboration with staff ensures

Qualifications

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Preferred educational qualifications: Associate degree
• BLS Certification required
• R.EEG.T board-eligible
• R.EP.T board-eligible
• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
• Preferred experience: Two years of experience in Electroencephalograms (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP)
• Electrode application
• Pattern recognition
• Correlates patient history and clinical symptoms
• Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG procedures of diagnostic quality as ordered by the referring physician on patients of all ages according to established protocols and evaluates EEGs and EP studies for technical quality.
• Assists Neurologist in special procedures and in performing medical treatment during emergency situations.
• Obtains clinical history and data for correlation with the EEG/EP procedure.
• Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System.
• Implements activation procedures and safety measures in accordance with EEG/EP policies / procedures.
• Identifies various types of EEG patterns.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and co-workers. Assesses learning needs and educates patients/families regarding procedures based on individual needs. Thoroughly educates patients about exam.
• Coordinates patient care with other areas in order to optimize patient time and satisfaction.
• Ensures that all records, files and reports are properly recorded as required, performs clerical duties when necessary, verifies a signed physician order is received and corresponds with the billed procedure.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition. Maintains knowledge of the locations and operation of all emergency equipment in the unit.

Skills

Electrode application

Pattern recognition

Correlates patient history andclinical

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

EMR proficiency

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Title

Elect Neuro Technician - I

Department

Neurodiagnostic Lab

Hours

Varied

Status

PRN

Facility

MVH

Position Summary

Independently performs neurodiagnostic procedures including both routine & long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) and all modalities of evoked potential procedures under their scope of practice. Is knowledgeable in correct EEG, long-term monitoring (LTM), continuous (CEEG)/ICU monitoring, and evoked potential (EP) performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows the facility’s policy and procedures. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of exams and communicates effectively with the neurologist and other staff members. May have on call responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Performs EEG procedures of diagnostic quality as ordered by the referring physician on patients of all ages according to established protocols and evaluates EEGs and EP studies for technical quality.
• Assists Neurologist in special procedures and in performing medical treatment during emergency situations.
• Obtains clinical history and data for correlation with the EEG/EP procedure.
• Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System.
• Implements activation procedures and safety measures in accordance with EEG/EP policies / procedures.
• Identifies various types of EEG patterns.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and co-workers. Assesses learning needs and educates patients/families regarding procedures based on individual needs. Thoroughly educates patients about exam.
• Coordinates patient care with other areas in order to optimize patient time and satisfaction.
• Ensures that all records, files and reports are properly recorded as required, performs clerical duties when necessary, verifies a signed physician order is received and corresponds with the billed procedure.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition. Maintains knowledge of the locations and operation of all emergency equipment in the unit.

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Preferred educational qualifications: Associate degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Certification required
• R.EEG.T board-eligible
• R.EP.T board-eligible

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
• Preferred experience: Two years of experience in Electroencephalograms (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP)

Knowledge/Skills

• Electrode application
• Pattern recognition
• Correlates patient history and clinical symptoms
• Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)