Neurodiagnistic Tech I (PRN)

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital seeks a part-time EEG technologist to perform electroencephalograms, ambulatory EEGs, and related neurodiagnostic procedures. You will prepare patients, place electrodes, calibrate equipment, and document findings.

Responsibilities include patient history gathering, explaining procedures, and ensuring quality recordings. Requires 1 year neurodiagnostics experience and BLS within 6 months; the role may involve lifting and working in a clinical environment.

Formación

• High School Graduate required.
• Typically requires 1 year of neurodiagnostics or direct patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Performs and maintains competency in EEGs and related procedures, applying electrodes per protocol.
• Prepares patients, explains procedures, and documents results.
• Operates and calibrates equipment; troubleshoots issues and reports to supervisor.
• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling, archiving studies, and charge entry.
• Assists with mobile/inpatient EEG monitoring as site allows.
• Adheres to safety, privacy, and department policies.

Conocimientos

Excellent interpersonal and patient

Intermediate computer skills

Educación

High School Graduate

Descripción del empleo

Department:

37104 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Neurology: EEG

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Minimum 8 hrs shift per week

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

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 Providers certification 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:

Typically 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.

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental lea