Neurodiagnostic Assistant - Seizure Monitoring - PM (752)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an entry-level Neurodiagnostic Technician to learn and perform non-invasive procedures under supervision. You will assist with various techniques and operate neurodiagnostic equipment, while alerting staff to seizures and ensuring safety through equipment checks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. This role offers PM shifts as part of a full-time schedule, with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform non-invasive neurodiagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Assist with techniques and operation of neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Alert staff to clinical seizures or paroxysmal events.
• Promote safety and perform equipment checks to maintain a safe operating environment.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Through on-the-job training, to learn to perform non-invasive neurodiagnostic procedures (e.g. transcranial doppler studies, neurovascular ultrasounds, digital EEG, tranmissions for outreach hospital, ambulatory EEG and carotid endarectomy). To alert nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.To assist with various techniques and operation of conventional and/or portable equipment needed to perform a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures under the technical supervision of a lead or supervisor. To demonstrate an awareness of neurodiagnostic safety and promote equipment checks and maintenance to help ensure the maintenance of a safe operating environment. This is an entry level position requiring no prior experience performing neurodiagnostic studies. This position does not analyze data.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Position Overview

Pay range: $17.95 - $29.20 / hour

Shifts: full-time PM

Schedules: 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Through on-the-job training, to learn to perform non-invasive neurodiagnostic procedures (e.g. transcranial doppler studies, neurovascular ultrasounds, digital EEG, tranmissions for outreach hospital, ambulatory EEG and carotid endarectomy). To alert nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.To assist with various techniques and operation of conventional and/or portable equipment needed to perform a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures under the technical supervision of a lead or supervisor. To demonstrate an awareness of neurodiagnostic safety and promote equipment checks and maintenance to help ensure the maintenance of a safe operating environment. This is an entry level position requiring no prior experience performing neurodiagnostic studies. This position does not analyze data.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.