Electroneurodiagnostic-EEG-Technologist

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, where you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered neurodiagnostic testing. This role involves performing EEGs, maintaining patient safety, and documenting vital information while adhering to strict professional guidelines. You'll have the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment that emphasizes continuous learning and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in pediatric healthcare and eager to enhance your expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of electroneurodiagnostic experience required.
• Graduation from an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program substitutes for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEGs and neurodiagnostic procedures per guidelines.
• Maintain patient safety and document medical records.
• Seek educational opportunities for professional growth.

Skills

Electroneurodiagnostic experience

Patient assessment

Waveform recognition

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Infection control practices

HIPAA practices

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program

Job description

Talent Area: Sleep/EEG

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Austin, TX, US

Department: ATXNC NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Shift: 6p-6a

Job ID: 416357

We’re hunting for an Electroneurodiagnost Technologist, someone who’s ready to be part of a growing team with amazing opportunities. In this position, you will perform one or more EEGs/Long term video monitoring; Evoked Potentials or Polysomnography procedures according to facility policy and procedures. The Technologist will maintain patient safety during clinically significant events and other related duties. During diagnostic procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the Technologist trains under direct technical supervision. Once training is completed and all required institution competencies have been achieved, the Technologists work under indirect technical supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provides quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic testing.
2. Perform routine Neurodiagnostics procedures in accordance with ABRET/ACNS guidelines and ASET competencies and/or BRPT/AAST.
3. Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10–20 System.
4. Maintains the patient’s safety through communication.
5. Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, and current HIPAA practices.
6. Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.
7. Seeks exposure to educational opportunities to enhance professional growth and technical knowledge related to the brain or neuroanatomy disease, and neurodiagnostic practice to prepare for the registry exam.
8. Documents information in patient medical record and assists with the patient billing process.
9. Performs other essential job duties.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

1. Required H.S. Diploma or GED.
2. Required 1-year electroneurodiagnostic experience inclusive of clinical rotations.
3. Graduation from an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.