Neurodiagnostic Educator

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking an experienced EEG Technologist II/Supervisor to lead the EEG program. You will design orientation for new staff, oversee training, and coordinate quality assurance activities to ensure educational standards are met.

You will supervise scheduling, maintain equipment, liaise with Clinical Engineering and vendors, provide ongoing staff development, and participate in rotating weekday/weekend/holiday shifts in a fast-paced neurodiagnostic

Qualifications

• Registration in 1 modality required, such as EEG (R. EEG T.)
• Supervisory or clinical teaching experience preferred; effective teaching skills are required.
• Experience with EEG setup, evaluation including outpatient/inpatient EEG monitoring.
• Familiarity with EEG software recommended e.g. XLTEK and Persyst
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes area orientation and education of new staff to the department.
• Oversees new employees’ orientation and trains in accordance with department policies.
• Coordinates quality assurance activities for staff education and effectiveness.
• Coaches and facilitates clinical advancement of students and staff.
• Provide rotational shift coverage for Neurodiagnostic Tech III staffing.
• Performs all duties of an EEG Technologist II.
• Manage EEG Technologist schedules and daily operations.
• Maintain EEG labs equipment and liaise with Clinical Engineering and vendors.

Skills

EEG setup and evaluation

Supervisory experience

EEG software familiarity

Education

Qualified in EEG (R. EEG T.)

Tools

XLTEK

Persyst

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization’s WE CARE values which can be reviewed here https://bidmc.org/about/mission-vision-values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Designs and executes area orientation and education of new staff to the department, including development and coordination of educational materials and orientation workshops
• Oversees new employees’ orientation and trains in accordance with the policies and procedures of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Coordinates technical quality assurance activities for employees continually evaluating effectiveness of educational programs and adjusts accordingly
• Coaches and actively facilitates the clinical advancement of students and staff. Coaches orientees and guides staff to appropriate resources to achieve performance expectations.
• Able to provide rotational shift coverage to the Neurodiagnostic Tech III staffing when needed
• Performs all duties of an EEG Technologist II.
• Provides support in personnel matters by developing and maintaining EEG Technologist Schedules. Provides on-going performance feedback and addresses problems. Confirms that studies performed by other technologists are performed to established standards. In the absence of the Practice Manager, responsible for daily operations and oversees the supervision of all EEG Technologist personnel.
• Interfaces with vendors and purchasing department for equipment purchases. Ensures equipment is working properly and up to department standards. Resolves all discrepancies with vendors. Ensures the proper maintenance and function of the equipment used in the laboratory. Conducts quality control testing of equipment as necessary.
• Assists with EEG Equipment maintenance; repairs minor malfunctions where necessary and refers difficult issues to EEG Lab Clinical Engineering and/or manufacturer. Conducts quality control testing of equipment. Works with Clinical Engineering to ensure that EEG software and hardware are functioning correctly and is the primary contact for these issues when Clinical Engineering is unavailable.
• Maintains an effective training program for new EEG Technologists. Designs and implements continuing education sessions for EEG Technologists and verifies technical competencies on an ongoing basis. Maintains liaison between BIDMC and area EEG Technologist Training program, by supervising and training students.
• Ensures that EEG labs are properly stocked. Ensures that EEG lab supplies are ordered as necessary. Creates and maintains accreditation (JCAHO) documentation, policy and procedure manuals, and safety and medical emergency protocols for the lab. Serves as safety officer for lab. Maintains MSDS information on all substances used in lab and reviews safety measures with staff.
• Assumes a lead role in triaging and prioritizing procedures during times of high demand and acuity, including the assignment of tasks to other EEG technologists, demonstrating equanimity and fairness in doing so, in concert with the clinical leadership, attendings and fellow physicians, and practice manager.
• Compiles volume and statistics for the department, using developed digital tools. Prepares digital ledgers for upcoming weeks
• Must participate with the rotating schedule for weekdays/weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration in 1 modality required, such as EEG (R. EEG T.)
• Supervisory or clinical teaching experience preferred; effective teaching skills are required.
• Experience with EEG Set up, Evaluation, including outpatient routine and ambulatory EEG, inpatient continuous EEG monitoring, intracranial EEG monitoring.
• Familiarity with EEG software recommended e.g. XLTEK and Persyst
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Competencies:

• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Age based Competencies:

• Employee in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $38.85 - $52.29

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.