Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to monitor EEGs, notify staff of seizures, and document observations in the EMR. This full-time role involves 36 hours per week on second shift with rotating holidays in the Milwaukee area.

You will receive in-house training (LTM 100) and work under a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist, with opportunities for comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification within first 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required; in-house training provided.

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls.
• Alerts physician, nursing and/or clinical staff when seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
• Documents observations on patient’s EEG and in EMR.
• Completes hospital training to alert supervisor and/or activate hospital systems per protocols.
• Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection).
• Performs procedures according to lab standards and adjusts controls for optimal recordings.
• Recognizes artifacts and documents or mitigates them.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems with biomed or support staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR computer skills

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Department

09386 AMG Corporate - Clinical Services: System Neuro

Department

09386 AMG Corporate - Clinical Services: System Neuro

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Wed-Fri 2300-0730 Sat 1900-0730, with rotating holidays.

Training will be on 2nd shift, 1500-2330

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

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.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

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.

Education Required: High School Graduate.

Successful completion of LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU personnel offered in-house within the first 90 days of employment.

Experience Required: No Experience Required.

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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• 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 leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.