Electroneurodiagnostic-EEG-Technologist, Senior

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading children's hospital as a Senior Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in providing quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic testing. In this dynamic position, you will utilize advanced techniques to conduct EEGs, polysomnography, and other critical procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the health and well-being of children. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this esteemed institution provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology.
• Must hold relevant licenses/certifications in neurodiagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and document medical records.
• Assist in training END technologists.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic Testing

Waveform Recognition

Patient Safety

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program

Tools

EEG Equipment

Polysomnography Equipment

Evoked Potentials Equipment

Job description

Talent Area: Sleep/EEG

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Shift: 6p-7a

Job ID: 413545

We’re looking for a Senior Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. 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. The Technologist senior provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position. The Technologist senior performs procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials held under general technical supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provides quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic testing.
2. Perform routine and complex Neurodiagnostic 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. Functions independently and can apply basic, intermediate, and advanced waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices.
6. Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode product allergies, movement restrictions and cognitive function.
7. Assists in training and assessment of END technologists in neurodiagnostic procedures and techniques.
8. Documents information in patient medical record and assists with 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 One of the following Licenses/Certifications:
1. CNIM - Cert Neurophy Intraop Monitor by the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring.
2. REEGT - Reg Electroencephalogra Tech by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
3. RPSGT - Reg Polysomnographic Technolog by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
3. Required 2 years' experience in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology inclusive of clinical rotations.
4. Graduation from an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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.