Neurodiagnostic Technician

mercycare; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to support patient centered care by providing EEG testing to inpatients. The role includes routine and portable EEGs, documenting findings, and communicating results to physicians.

Qualifications include EEG certification (R.EEG T. or RPSGT preferred), BLS, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with on-call evening/weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of neuroanatomy and CNS diseases.
• Experience with routine and portable EEGs.
• Ability to document patient information in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information at handoffs and with patients and families.
• Perform routine and portable EEGs per protocols.
• Document patient information in medical records.
• Review exams for technical accuracy and report to physicians.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends.

Skills

Neuroanatomy knowledge

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Medical record documentation

Education

Certification in EEG technologist

BLS certification

Tools

EEG equipment operation

Portable EEGs

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing Neurodiagnostic testing to inpatients to include EEG testing.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
• Performs routine and portable EEGs in accordance with current protocols on all age groups.
• Documents patient information on appropriate medical records and forms
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy and presents the completed exam to the appropriate physician, and communicates the exam report to the patient's physician/care giver when indicated.
• Participates in a call rotation for evening and weekend coverage for emergent Neurodiagnostic services.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Broad knowledge of neuroanatomy and diseases of and injuries to central nervous system

Professional Experience

Previous Neurodiagnostic lab experience preferred. Will consider a new program graduate.

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required certificationCommittee on Allied Health Educations and Accreditation preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• R.EEG T., RPSGT, or (TBD) certification required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.