NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH B- EEG Required

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Free parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech B in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves preparing patients for neurodiagnostic procedures like EEGs and Transcranial Doppler tests. Applicants must have an Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include performing standard EEGs, non-invasive neurovascular studies, and providing patient care. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Registered EEG Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard EEGs according to departmental procedures.
• Conduct non-invasive neurovascular studies.
• Provide supportive patient care during emergencies.
• Complete technical and professional bills and documentation.

Skills

Electroencephalograms

Transcranial Doppler examinations

Patient care

Data compilation

Medical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Tech B prepares patients and conducts various neurodiagnostic procedures such as Electroencephalograms, Evoked Potentials, and Transcranial Doppler exams. The candidate collects patient information pertinent to interpretation of the tests and determines proper procedures for testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard EEGs such as wake and sleep, nasopharyngeal, bedside, isolation, pediatric, neonatal, electrocerebral inactivity evaluations, etc., according to departmental procedures.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations, and EEG findings.
• Utilizes the International 10-20 Electrode Placement system to measure, mark, and apply electrodes to predetermined positions on the patient's scalp; achieves impedances at or below 5 k ohms.
• Compiles data on patient's neurologic status and clinical history which may be pertinent to interpretation of neurodiagnostic procedure from charts, patient, or family.
• Explains testing procedures to patient, family members, etc.; enters patient data into appropriate electronic log; acquires patient history by interviewing patient, family members, or caretakers.
• Performs non-invasive neurovascular studies including Transcranial Doppler examinations; positions patient and explains procedure; isolates vessels of the Circle of Willis; monitors patient for emboli detection; attaches standard electrodes and records evoked potentials to visual, auditory, and somatosensory stimuli; ensures technical quality of recordings by making adjustments as necessary.
• Performs OAE and/or ABR screening on infants to assess hearing; completes documentation of test results and forwards to pediatrician and state database.
• Provides supportive patient care and makes detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations, taking protective measures when patient has generalized seizure; assures clear airway by rolling patient to side, removing objects that may cause injury.
• Performs clerical duties; completes technical and professional bills; assembles charts; distributes charts to interpreting physicians; assists in purging files.

Experience Required

1‑3 years relevant experience.

Education

Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Basic Life Support; must be eligible for certification by ABRET.

Preferred

Registered EEG Technologist.

Credential Note

Must be eligible for certification by ABRET.

Benefits

Competitive compensation (overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply); comprehensive health plans; free parking; wellness programs.

EEO Statement

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of these characteristics.