Neuro Diagnostic Technologist

Columbus Regional Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 27,481 - 39,139; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program available for qualifying positions

Convenient employee parking

Beautiful environment with seasonal gardens

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kentucky seeks a Neuro Diagnostic Technologist responsible for conducting EEG and Evoked Potential tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates should possess a certificate from a technical school and basic life support certification. This PRN position offers a competitive hourly rate of $24.18 and is not eligible for benefits. Ideal applicants will have a desire to work closely with a team of medical professionals in a state-of-the-art facility with a serene environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school.
• Six months related experience and/or training.
• Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) or eligible to sit for the exam within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide all Neurodiagnostic testing including EEG and Evoked Potential testing.
• Work in inpatient settings such as ICU and Emergency Room.
• Cross-train in Polysomnography for daytime sleep testing.

Skills

Electroencephalographic testing

Polysomnography

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Enrollment in a CAAHEP accredited Neurodiagnostics Program

Tools

Cadwell system

Epic electronic medical record system

Job description

What you need to know about this position:

• The Neuro/Sleep Diagnostics Center is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The Neurodiagnostics department is housed within the hospital. Outpatient testing is performed in a private and tranquil setting. The technologist has an adjoining office on a West facing Tower with a spectacular view of Columbus, which electro-neurodiagnostics testing is recorded and monitored from. Inpatient testing is performed in this area or in their room (portable EEG testing).
• The department is also a part of the Sleep center which has 6 bedrooms, offers testing 7 nights a week. The center employs (3) Board Certified Sleep Physicians, (1) Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T), (1) Neurodiagnostics Technician, (4) Board Registered Sleep Technologists (RPSGT), (3) Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), and (1) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• The Neurodiagnostics department has state-of-the-art equipment, using Cadwell. The Cadwell system interfaces with the electronic medical record, which is Epic.
• This job provides all Neurodiagnostic testing (EEG and Evoked Potential testing). The position also requires cross-training in Polysomnography (sleep testing) for daytime sleep testing. This position requires the individual to work inpatient settings, which include ICU, Neonatal Nursery, Cancer Center, Recovery, Emergency Room, and all Nursing Units. Outpatient settings, which include EEG and the Sleep Diagnostics Center.
• The Sleep center is located on the Columbus Regional Hospital campus with around-the-clock security, and convenient employee parking. The building is both beautiful and serene, offering seasonal gardens, water features and fountains, a fireplace and sofas in the lobby. The center's appearance is reminiscent of a high-end hotel.
• The Neuro Diagnostic Technologist position has a base hourly rate of $24.18. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• This PRN position is not benefit-eligible but offers a premium for hours worked and the scheduled hours, 7:00AM – 3:30PM, depend on the needs of the department and our patients.

What is required for this position:

• One year certificate from college or technical school
• Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Enrollment in, or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostics Program is desired.
• Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) or is board eligible to sit for the exam within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification