Neurodiagnistic Tech I (PRN)

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an EEG technician to perform and monitor electroencephalograms and related neurodiagnostic tests. You will prepare patients, gather histories, and explain procedures to patients and families.

The role requires careful electrode placement, artifact recognition, and daily equipment maintenance. Willingness to handle clerical tasks and assist in patient transport is expected.

Formación

• High school graduate required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in neurodiagnostics or similar direct patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Performs electroencephalograms and portable EEGs, applying electrodes and calibrating equipment.
• May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring and other modality testing as needed.
• Prepares patients, gathers history, informs patients and families about procedures.
• Follows lab standards, adjusts controls and records optimal recordings.
• Identifies artifacts, documents and mitigates them as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports to supervisor.
• Performs clerical duties including scheduling, archiving, and charge entry.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care across life span per department policies.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Patient service skills

Computer skills

Educación

High School Graduate

Herramientas

EEG equipment

Descripción del empleo

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, portable inpatient EEG's by applying suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating and adjusting the test apparatus and selecting both predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the individual case under study.


• May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs)Evoke Potentials, and other modalities of testing based on site specific needs.


• Prepares patient for exam and performs exams and procedures. Gathers a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information from patient, patient's records and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications. Explains test procedures to patient and family members.


• Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.


• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.


• Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to supervisor immediately.


• Performs clerical duties as required including scheduling of procedures, archiving of studies and charge entry.


• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typicaly requires 1 year of experience in neurodiagnostics or similar direct patient care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.


• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Must sit, stand, walk, twist, and lift throughout the workday.


• Must be able to:


• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.


• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.


• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.


• Must be able to:


• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.


• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.


• Work environment may contain potential for exposure to blood and body fluids or other unpleasant fumes or hazards and, therefore, must have ability to work in that type of environment and wear protective clothing as necessary.


• Exposure to sharp instruments (EMG needles).


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Exposed to normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.