Neurodiagnostic Tech

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a highly skilled EEG Technologist to obtain tracings and measurements, optimize examinations, and support accurate interpretation for EEG and multimodality evoked potentials testing. The role spans pediatric to geriatric patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Candidates should have completed an AMA approved EEG program, be eligible for R EEG Technologist registry, and hold BCLS certification; prior evoked potential experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved course in electroencephalography.
• Certification as a Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist or eligible for registry.
• BCLS certification required.
• Prior experience in the field of electroencephalography with Evoked Potential testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain electroencephalographic tracings and measurements to optimize examinations for EEG and multimodality evoked potential testing.
• Provide clinical and technical information to physicians to facilitate accurate interpretation.
• Perform EEG testing across all patient populations including children, newborns through geriatrics.
• Work in the Ambulatory Care Center as well as the inpatient acute care setting.

Job description

Job Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, obtains electroencephalographic tracings and measurements of brain function with a maximum understanding of the patient’s pathological condition and physical characteristics to optimize the examination for both EEG and multimodality evoked potential testing. Provides appropriate clinical and technical information to the physician to facilitate accurate interpretation. Provides testing to all patient populations, including children, newborns through adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Performs job tasks in the Ambulatory Care Center as well as the inpatient acute care setting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education & Training: Completion of an AMA approved course of study in electroencephalography. Certification as a Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist or eligible for registry. BCLS certification required.

Work Orientation & Experience: Prior experience in the field of electroencephalography with experience in performance of Evoked Potential testing preferred. Any combination of experience and training which provides the requisite skills, knowledge, and ability.

Skills & Abilities: Must have the ability to:

• a) convey effective verbal and written information;
• b) respond to emergency situations appropriately;
• c) relate positively with and reassure patients;
• d) maintain discretion with patients;
• e) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities;
• f) make independent decisions consistent with current policies and procedures;
• g) communicate effectively, projecting a positive image of the organization in support of the Service Excellence expectations;
• h) adapt hours of availability to variable needs of the care setting;
• i) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.