Neuro Diagnostic Technologist – Sleep Center

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist for the Neurodiagnostics Center. This on-site role supports EEG and evoked potential testing, with cross-training in polysomnography for daytime sleep studies.

The position is PRN with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift, and hours vary based on department needs and patient volume. The department hosts a team of professionals including sleep physicians and R.EEG.Ts, and uses Cadwell alongside Epic for medical records.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Neurodiagnostic testing including EEG and evoked potentials.
• Cross-train in polysomnography for daytime sleep testing.
• Work in inpatient and outpatient settings, including ICU and Sleep Center.
• Utilize Cadwell and Epic EMR in daily workflows.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

ABRET certification

BLS certification

Tools

Cadwell EEG system

Job description

Location: Columbus Regional Hospital

Dept: Neuro-Diagnostics_CRH

Category: CLINICAL

PRN, Days, 8.00 hours

Work Setting: On-site

Shift Hours: 7am-3:30pm

Additional details about schedule: PRN positions are not benefit eligible but offer premium for hours worked; the scheduled hours depend on the needs of the department and our patients.

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.

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 position is hourly and is eligible for applicable shift differentials and Sunday/holiday premiums. In a status of at least 16 hours per week, employees are benefit eligible.

What is required for this position:

Upon hire, you must have:

• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)

Within 30 days of hire, you must have:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.*

Preferred Experiences:

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostics Program preferred.

*If you do not have it, CRH provides training & time to acquire certification after employment.

In this position, regularly required to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and taste or smell; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs; physical demands are required with physical transfers, working in record storage area, close patient observation, close monitoring observation, to identify wave forms and working near a sterile field.