Neurodiagnostic Technician, Outpatient Neurology

ChristianaCare; Middletown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Full-Time Neurodiagnostic Technician to join the Outpatient Neurology practice in Middletown. The technician will perform essential diagnostic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate results, while enjoying a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and generous benefits.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Annual membership to care.com

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in patient care.
• ABRET board eligible; certification required within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures for EEG and Evoked Potential studies.
• Establishes rapport with patients and obtains medical information.
• Calibrates and maintains EEG equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Communication

Education

Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Neurodiagnostic Program

Job description

ChristianaCare's Medical Group is looking to hire a Full-Time Neurodiagnostic Technician to support the Outpatient Neurology practice at our Whitehall practice in Middletown.

The Neurodiagnostic Technician performs prescribed diagnostic procedures requiring specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population. Ensures accurate diagnostic results for patients of any age of graphically recorded impulses generated by the brain, providing quality outcomes by performing EEG (electroencephalogram) consistent with Christiana Care department policies and procedures.

Delivering health, not just health care, is our promise to our community. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference and impacts the lives of each others and the communities we serve through our commitment of being excellent today and even better tomorrow.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: Day shift
• No weekends or holidays.
• Great Opportunity for Work-Life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains relevant medical patient information from the patient, family, or chart.
• Establishes rapport with the patient and gives proper instructions to ensure cooperation.
• Measures the patient's head according to the International 10/20 System and applies electrodes accordingly.
• Calibrates EEG machines.
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition.
• Records EEG and Evoked Potential studies according to established procedures.
• Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Observes patient during recording and makes proper notations.
• Uses appropriate EEG activation procedures.
• Monitors other physiological parameters as required.
• Removes electrodes upon completion of the test, cleans hair and scalp.
• Prepares EEGs for upload and archiving.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits & Incentives:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a patient care environment.
• ABRET board eligible, certification required within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Interested candidates should attach an updated copy of their resume during the application process.

Why ChristianaCare:

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.