Neuro Diagnostic Assistant

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health seeks a Neuro Diagnostic Assistant to support neurologists in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will be involved in evaluating patients, educating them about procedures, and coordinating diagnostic testing under the supervision of neurology physicians.

The role requires basic education, at least one year in patient care, and a solid understanding of insurance authorizations. CPR ability and strict infection control are essential to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete EEG and NCV/EMG orientation within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a patient care setting; neurology experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance and prior authorizations.
• A commitment to Reid Health values and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient for physical, social and psychological needs.
• Educate the patient on the procedure and remote monitoring device.
• Address and communicate patient concerns to the physician.
• Compile results and forward to the physician.
• Review patient insurance and obtain prior authorization when applicable.
• Schedule outpatient testing and transcribe orders into the EMR.
• Be able to perform CPR if needed and adhere to infection control standards.
• Demonstrate proper handling of equipment and supplies.
• Weekend/holiday call as needed; frequency varies with staffing.
• Meet the patient experience culture using AIDET & KSBs.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

EEG and NCV/EMG orientation within 1 year

Job description

Neuro Diagnostic Assistant 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.

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.

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.

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