Neurodiagnostic Tech I: EEG & NCS Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Neurophysiology Tech I to record electrical activity from brain and nervous system using EEG, NCS, SSEP, BAEP, and VEP.

This role involves explaining tests to patients, obtaining medical history, recording and interpreting results for neurologist review, and maintaining equipment. A Bachelor's or Associate degree with healthcare experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with two years healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of nervous system functions and neurodiagnostic testing principles.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal electrical activity.
• Ability to comprehend data acquisition and averaging.

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with patients and explains testing procedures.
• Obtains and records patient medical history.
• Elicits and records electrical potentials and interprets responses for neurologist review.
• Maintains proper care in equipment use and reports problems to supervisor.
• Performs long-term EEG/video monitoring and transcribes data.
• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices.
• Duties may change; management reserves rights.

Skills

Neurophysiology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Electrical activity interpretation

Data acquisition and averaging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 years healthcare experience

Tools

EEG equipment operation

NCS equipment handling

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Neurophysiology Tech I to record electrical activity from brain and nervous system using EEG, NCS, SSEP, BAEP, and VEP.

This role involves explaining tests to patients, obtaining medical history, recording and interpreting results for neurologist review, and maintaining equipment. A Bachelor's or Associate degree with healthcare experience is required.