Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEGs and related procedures in a clinical setting. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, and ensure high-quality recordings while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include ambulatory monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and coordinating scheduling and documentation. A high school diploma and 1 year of neurodiagnostics experience are typical prerequisites; a 5,000 sign-on bonus is mentioned in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of neurodiagnostics or direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months unless exempt by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs electroencephalograms and portable inpatient EEGs with correct electrode placement.
• May conduct ambulatory EEG monitoring and other neurodiagnostic procedures as needed.
• Prepares patients, collects history, and explains procedures to patients and families.
• Operates and tunes equipment, detects artifacts, and ensures optimal recordings.
• Performs clerical duties including scheduling, archiving, and charge entry.
• Assists with patient positioning, lifting, and transporting while following safety procedures.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and adheres to department policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and patient

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! (Half paid at 90 days and half at 1 year).
Major Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, portable inpatient EEG's by applying suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating and adjusting the test apparatus and selecting both predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the individual case under study.
• May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs)Evoke Potentials, and other modalities of testing based on site specific needs.
• Prepares patient for exam and performs exams and procedures. Gathers a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information from patient, patient's records and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications. Explains test procedures to patient and family members.
• 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, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to supervisor immediately.
• Performs clerical duties as required including scheduling of procedures, archiving of studies and charge entry.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in neurodiagnostics or similar direct patient care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.

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.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• 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.
• Exposure to sharp instruments (EMG needles).
• 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.