Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Specialist

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Epilepsy Specialist II/Neurophysiology Technologist to perform Phase I and II monitoring across patient ages. You will review video/EEG data, correlate activity, and assist with Wada testing, PET, and cortical stimulation as part of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

The role requires ABRET EEGT certification or eligibility, and it may involve on-call and weekend coverage with opportunities to train and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
• ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing preferred.
• 1–2 years experience as Neurodiagnostic Technologist I.
• On-call/weekend availability; strong leadership and time management.
• Competent in ICU/CC EEG terminology; able to serve as Charge Tech.
• Able to edit/create templates and run/modify reports; day shifts with some weekend coverage.

Responsabilités

• Performs core Neurophysiology Technologist duties for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Prepares patients for Phase I scalp and Phase II intracranial evaluations.
• Recognizes significant events and correlates EEG with clinical seizures.
• Maintains MRI certification; records data from implanted electrodes in OR.
• Trains and mentors Neurophysiology Technologists; supports remote studies.
• Ensures patient safety during seizures and communicates findings.

Connaissances

Natus equipment

Computer literacy

Troubleshooting

Infection control

Train others

Remote study access

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Verbal communications

Written communications

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ABRET EEGT credentialing preferred

Description du poste

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Job Summary

Sign on bonus available

Under the direction of the Chief Epilepsy Monitoring Technologist and the Medical Director of the Epilepsy Service, performs Phase I and Phase II monitoring procedures on all ages of patients from infants to geriatrics. The Epilepsy Specialist II is required to have passed examination by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalography (R.EEGT). The Epilepsy Specialist II /Neurophysiology Technologist ll performs all core functions of the Neurophysiology Technologist position specific to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Performs monitoring of patients during special procedures such as sodium amytal injection (Wada testing), PET, Ictal SPECT and Cortical Stimulation. Reviews video/EEG data and correlates the clinical and electrographic activity of the patient's seizures. Extracts other pertinent information (push button events, background activity etc.) about the patient's monitoring session and archives this data for future review. Assists the Chief Epilepsy Monitoring Technologist in the maintenance of equipment, patient spreadsheets, databases, special projects and other duties as necessary and appropriate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all core functions of the Neurophysiology Technologist position.
2. Prepares and monitors patients for Phase I (scalp), and Phase II (intracranial placed electrodes or grids) evaluations.
3. Recognizes clinically significant events and electroencephalographic patterns.
4. Ensures patient safety in the setting of a patient experiencing a clinical seizure. Correlates EEG waveform with the clinical manifestations of the seizure.
5. Analyzing and communicating electrographic changes during Sodium Amytal Injection (Wada testing).
6. Sets up equipment and records intracranial electrodes as patients are being implanted in the operating room.
7. Works quickly and efficiently in the operating room as alterations in original operative plan spontaneously change.
8. The specialist will connect, record and analyze data from minimally invasive Foramen Ovale electrodes.
9. Collaborates with our Intraoperative colleagues performing language and motor mapping studies on our implanted patients. As stimulation is applied, specialist will actively document settings and responses by patient.
10. Specialist must be able to work independently and be proficient in accessing studies remotely.
11. Obtains and maintains MRI certification to record patients in MRI compatible OR suites.
12. Archives clinical and electrographic data for future review.
13. Encrypts patient files onto removable hard drive.
14. Notifies physicians of patients experiencing prolonged clinical seizures.
15. Knows head dressing and wrapping techniques to secure invasive electrodes.
16. Assists in the training of Neurophysiology Technologists.
17. Ability to identify and troubleshoot various pieces of equipment on site and remotely.
18. Identify network or server related issues requiring additional support.
19. Serves as a resource and role model for Neurophysiology Technologist: patiently and properly trains others at Neurophysiologist Technologist levels as required or assigned. Mentors junior staff.
20. May assume daily operational responsibilities during Chief Technologist absence.
21. Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for R.EEGT.

Skills & Competencies Required

1. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to competently use Natus based equipment.
2. Computer literacy including MS applications and Excel.
3. Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical problems independently.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of infection control aseptic and sterile techniques.
5. Ability to train others effectively.
6. Ability to work independently and be proficient in accessing studies remotely.
7. Excellent attention to detail.
8. Ability to multitask effectively.
9. Excellent verbal and written communications.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred

Experience Experience as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to work on-call, off shift and weekends as scheduled and/or needed. - Exemplary leadership, communication and time management skills. - Competent in ACNS standardized ICU / Critical Care EEG terminology. - Ability to function as Charge Tech as needed in the absence of Chief Tech. - Ability to edit and create templates, run and manipulate reports, such as the recent study report. - Day shift position, some weekend coverage required

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 45 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range $27.95 - $40.70/Hourly Grade 6

Additional Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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