Neurodiagnostic Technician - FT.9 Days w/Call

Carolinas Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in New York is seeking a full-time Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform EEGs and related studies. The 36-hour work week runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., with one Friday off per pay period and on-call duties every other week. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, calibrate equipment, document findings, and assist with intraoperative monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years Neurodiagnostic experience preferred.
• ABRET EEG Technician registration within 1 year; BLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs and portable inpatient EEGs with electrode placement and calibration.
• Prepares patients, collects medical history, and explains procedures.
• Maintains equipment, documents results, detects artifacts, and supports intraoperative monitoring as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department:

37110 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Neurodiagnostic

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

72 hrs 2 weeks. 5 days one week, 4 days the 2nd week.
The schedule is 7:00 a.m-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, with one Friday off each pay period (36 hours/week). No weekend shifts are required other than being on call.
ON call every other week

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

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.
• 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.
• Devises and standardizes neurodiagnostic tests for clinic use.
• May perform Intraoperative Monitoring with supervision.
• 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.
• May assist physicians in outpatient department clinics with Nerve Conduction Studies and EMGs based on site specific needs
• Performs Cerebral Death Evaluation studies.
• May perform TCD (transcranial ultra sound of the Circle of Willis) based on site specific needs.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to supervisor immediately.
• 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:

Electroencephalographic Technologist registration (R EEG T) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and 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 2 years of experience in a Neurodiagnostic Tech role.

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.
Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
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.
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.

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