Neuro Diagnostic Assistant

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health's Neurology Associates is seeking a Technician to support diagnostic procedures in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role involves direct patient assessment, patient education, and coordination of testing with physicians.

Candidate should have at least 1 year of patient care experience, neurology exposure is preferred, and must complete EEG/NCV/EMG orientation within 1 year. Weekend calls may be required based on department needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a patient care setting.
• Neurology experience preferred.
• Understanding of insurance and prior authorizations.
• EEG and NCV/EMG orientation must be completed within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient for physical, social and psychological needs.
• Educate patient on the procedure.
• Educate patient on remote monitoring device and proper care of the device.
• Addresses and communicates patient’s concerns to the physician.
• Compiles results of the procedure and forwards to physician.
• Reviews patient insurance and obtains prior authorization, if applicable, prior to scheduling.
• Schedules patient for outpatient testing.
• Transcribes external order into the electronic medical record.
• Be able to perform CPR if needed
• Adheres to infection control standards set by the organization.
• Weekend/Holiday call as needed; frequency dependent on number of technicians in the department
• Routinely meets the culture of every patient every time regarding the patient experience by utilizing AIDET & KSBs.

Education

High School diploma or GED

EEG and NCV/EMG orientation

Job description

6096 RHPA- Reid Neurology Associates

Schedule:

Three week rotation: 7a - 4:30p Monday-Thursday for two weeks, 8a - 4:30p Monday-Friday the third week.

About The Position

Under the direction of the Neurologist(s) and Practice Supervisor/Manager the technician is responsible for performing and assisting the Neurologist with diagnostic procedures in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Be able to evaluate a patient for any physical, social and psychological needs.
• Education of the patient on the procedure.
• Educate patient on remote monitoring device and proper care of the device.
• Addresses and communicates patient’s concerns to the physician.
• Compiles results of the procedure and forwards to physician.
• Reviews patient insurance and obtains prior authorization, if applicable, prior to scheduling.
• Schedules patient for outpatient testing.
• Transcribes external order into the electronic medical record.
• Be able to perform CPR if needed
• Adheres to infection control standards set by the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and operating skills for proper handling of equipment and supplies.
• Weekend/Holiday call as needed; frequency dependent on number of technicians in the department
• Routinely meets the culture of every patient every time regarding the patient experience by utilizing AIDET & KSBs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Education Required: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Must complete successful EEG and NCV/EMG orientation and competency within 1 year of employment.
• Experience Required: Must have minimum of 1 year experience in a patient care setting. Neurology experience is preferred. Demonstrated understanding of insurance and prior authorizations