END Tech I

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,956 - 73,687; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking an experienced healthcare professional for conducting various electroneurodiagnostic studies. Responsibilities include performing EEG studies, leading workloads among staff, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in a neurodiagnostic field and a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge of EEG procedures and CPR certification is also essential to maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or Associate’s degree preferably in a science-related field.
• 1-2 years working in neurodiagnostic field required.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG studies including long-term monitoring and special parameter monitoring.
• Assist in workload distribution among staff and suggest technical innovations.
• Summarize patient’s neurologic status and explain procedures.
• Ensure electrical safety and follow infection control standards.

Skills

Current knowledge of basic EEG evoked-potential studies

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Establish good rapport with patients

Ability to work with severely ill patients

Sound independent judgement and initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a science-related field

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position: Responsible for the preparation of the patient and conduct of various standard, complex, and special procedures in electroneurodiagnostic studies and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of tests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies including long‑term epilepsy monitoring with ECS recordings, evoked potentials, cortical brain mapping, WADA evoked potentials, and ambulatory EEG with special parameter monitoring (END) for adult, pediatric, neonatal patients and other special studies under minimal supervision in the various labs of the department, on nursing units, and intraoperatively.
• Functions as a work leader to assist in workload distribution among area’s work staff, suggesting technical innovations and planning work schedules which include assigning priorities according to load and clinical urgency.
• Using best judgement, summarizes the patient’s neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable person, and explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations, and END findings.
• Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.
• Ensures electrical safety of the patient. Follows infection control and OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Completes all necessary record keeping and storing of records or graphs.
• Keeps equipment in clean operating condition, performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment, and reports the need for major repairs.
• Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities and serves as in‑service training instructor for END Technician/Technologist trainees and other medical personnel.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi‑disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• Associate’s degree preferably in a science‑related field. Preferred.
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• 1‑2 years working in neurodiagnostic field. Required.
• One year of relevant professional‑level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• R-EEGT – Registered Electroencephalographic Technician, Board registration in one of the following END fields – (R.EEG T.) CLTM, R.NCVT, R.EMG T. CLTM. Preferred and
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge of basic EEG evoked‑potentials and/or nerve conduction studies.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions on all procedures.
• Able to establish good rapport with patients, the public, and the staff.
• Able to work with severely ill patients.
• Has sound independent judgement and initiative.

Hiring Range

USD $29.73 - $53.49 /Hr.