Neuro Technologist

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision starting day 1

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a full-time Neurodiagnostic Technologist. Training is provided; day/night rotation with on-call duties.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, and prior neurodiagnostic or healthcare experience is preferred. You will perform neurodiagnostic procedures, learn EEG waveform recognition, and communicate with patients and staff about the test purpose and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Experience in neurodiagnostic or healthcare preferred.
• Willingness to learn neurodiagnostic procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures.
• Train under direct supervision during procedures until competence is achieved.
• Recognize clinically significant findings and follow policy on critical test results.
• Maintain patient safety and communicate with care staff during testing.
• Learn EEG waveform recognition, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Assess patients for electrode fixation, allergies, movement restrictions and cognition.
• Explain procedure purpose to patients and staff clearly.
• Ensure correct electrode connections and troubleshoot artifacts.
• Follow safety guidelines for digital equipment and electrical safety in Neurophysiology.
• Coordinate with supervisors, stock supplies, and prepare rooms for procedures.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Training provided for this full-time opportunity. Day/Night rotation; on call rotation. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED; previous neurodiagnostic or healthcare experience preferred

Job Duties:

• Will perform Neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures. During procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the technologist will train under direct technical supervision.
• Is knowledgeable in correct Neurodiagnostic performance and recognition of clinically significant findings and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results.
• Maintains the patients’ safety through communication to other patient care support staff during testing if needed.
• Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use.
• Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions and cognitive function.
• Knows and recognizes drug and physiologic status effects on activity monitored.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the diagnostic testing and answers questions regarding the procedure.
• Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the Neurophysiology unit.
• Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied.
• Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the Neurophysiology unit, stocks supply, and prepares patient rooms for Neurodiagnostic procedures.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Skills:

Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.