Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG 1st Shift

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durham is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG for the first shift. The candidate will perform critical procedures related to EEG and Evoked Potentials and provide compassionate care to patients. Requirements include relevant educational qualifications and experience levels, with opportunities for certification and registry in various modalities. This role will focus on patient interaction, technical skills, and the maintenance of diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in neurodiagnostic technology or comparable field.
• Experience: Level 1: no experience required; Level 2: 2 years of experience; Level 3: 5 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 2 years.
• Licensures/Certifications: Level 1, 2, or 3 competency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex procedures for clinical disorder diagnosis.
• Explain testing procedures to patients using age-appropriate language.
• Set up and run EEG or Evoked Potentials studies correctly.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Evoked Potentials (EP)

Patient interaction

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in neurodiagnostic technology

Bachelor’s degree in biological or health science

Job description

Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG 1st Shift

Apply for the Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG 1st Shift role at Duke University Health System.

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Location

Duke Hospital (Neurodiagnostic Lab), Durham, North Carolina

Work Hours

1st Shift (Days)

General Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in neurodiagnostics modalities: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), or Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM).

Responsibilities

• Perform one of the following END studies: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Explain testing procedures to the patient and family using age-appropriate language.
• Accurately take and document a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
• Set up the patient for the appropriate study, including preparing the patient, paperwork, room, and equipment.
• Run the study with appropriate documentation, observing the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and utilizing appropriate resources.
• Recognize and take appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room, and equipment after each study.
• Utilize downtime for training, cleaning equipment, and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations, including regular participation in the on‑call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, and performing EEG in the operating room.
• Perform needed maintenance on equipment and communicate problems to co‑workers, the appropriate vendor, or the supervisor.

Level 2

• Perform all duties of a Level 1.
• Perform two of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
• Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Have computer skills to correct duplicate file names, incorrect history numbers, patients started under the wrong names, networking issues, lost files, and appending patient studies.
• Develop clinical standards and protocols.

Level 3

• Perform all duties of a Level 1 and 2.
• Perform three of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, Epilepsy OR, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
• Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG, Evoked Potentials, or Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Independently troubleshoot equipment and lab issues; considered an equipment super user.
• Generate requisitions for patient studies.
• Process daily charges.
• Perform a minimum number of designated hours per year as a charge tech.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate’s degree in neurodiagnostic technology or comparable field; Bachelor’s degree in biological, health science, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Level 1: no experience required; Level 2: 2 years of experience; Level 3: 5 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 2 years.
• Licensures/Certifications: Level 1 competency or registry in one modality preferred; Level 2 required competency in two modalities and registry in one; Level 3 required competency in three modalities and registry in one, with two registries preferred.

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