Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Milwaukee seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technician to monitor EEG systems, alert physicians and staff during seizures or paroxysmal events, and document observations in the EMR. The role requires collaboration with clinical teams and adherence to hospital protocols.

The candidate will undergo in-house training with 20 observation hours and must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days, plus complete LTM 100 training.

Qualifications

• High School Education completed.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• In-house training with 20 clinical observation hours within 90 days of employment.
• Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system and camera controls and alert staff when events occur.
• Communicate with patients and clinical staff during events and document observations.
• Document EEG findings and EMR entries.
• Assist neurodiagnostic staff and maintain lab supplies and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with biomed or support teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR computer skills

Education

High School diploma

BLS for Healthcare Providers

LTM 100 training

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posseses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls.
• Alerts physician, nursing and/or clinical staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
• Documents observations on patient’s EEG recording as well as in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Completes hospital training to alert supervisor and or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc. per etablished protocols when encountering patient issues.
• Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection, etc.)
• 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 and use of activation procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.

Requirements:

• High School Education completed
• Successful completion of LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU personnel offered in-house within the first 90 days of employment.
• License/Registration/Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Will be trained in-house with a minimum 20 clinical observation hours under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist (R. EEG T., or CLTM) and successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments to be completed within the first 90 days of employment, including but not limited to recognition of clinical seizures and other clinical paroxsymal events, ictal testing procedures, measures to reduce risk of fall, and seizure first aid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong and effective communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including use of the electronic medical record

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.
• 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.
• 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.