Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Cape Fox Shared Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is looking for a skilled Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join their team in Bethesda. This role involves ensuring patient safety, performing polysomnographic recordings, and collaborating with clinical staff to support research goals. You will utilize your expertise in sleep studies, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain quality assurance standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research in sleep medicine while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in scoring sleep studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Strong understanding of sleep peripheral sensors and their application.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic recordings and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to schedule and coordinate sleep studies.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic Techniques

Polysomnography

Quality Assurance

Patient Safety

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Certification in Neurodiagnostic Technology

Associate's Degree in a related field

Tools

Sleep Diagnostic Equipment

EEG Monitoring Devices

Job description

Concentric Methods is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist (Sleep Technician) to join our team in Bethesda, MD in support of the NIH.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure patient and employee safety, and maintain Quality Assurance standards.
2. Triaging and advising clinical staff on additional sleep testing parameters to support research goals.
3. Perform daytime sleep testing according to AASM Guidelines and established policies.
4. Utilize expertise in sleep peripheral sensors and their application to specific patient populations during sleep studies.
5. Score sleep studies following AASM Service Director guidelines; prepare reports for review and interpretation.
6. Troubleshoot equipment, monitor diagnostic device condition, and ensure safety and quality standards.
7. Ensure consistency and reliability in scoring and reporting, adhering to standards set by the Service Director.
8. Maintain availability by phone during night shifts to troubleshoot technical issues or challenges during study acquisition.
9. Score research data acquisitions.
10. Periodically review scored records to ensure reliability.
11. Perform polysomnographic recordings based on patient requirements, including EEG and physiological monitoring.
12. Design and implement workflow processes for ordering, scheduling, and coordinating sleep studies.
13. Collaborate with Sleep Service, nursing staff, protocol staff, NIH Clinical Center staff, and laboratory staff to schedule studies and ensure adequate staffing.
14. Provide recommendations for recruiting technical staff.
15. Assist with quarterly Quality Assurance of night staff technologists.
16. Help write policies and procedures specific to the Sleep Service.
17. Generate and maintain statistical reports to monitor departmental productivity and key metrics.