Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Contingent - Inpatient

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist in the Neurology Department. The role performs routine EEGs (bedside and neonatal) and supports intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring during neurosurgical procedures.

Under medical direction and with supervision of the manager/lead technologist, you will collect data for interpretation and participate in perioperative monitoring.

Qualifications

• One year of neurodiagnostic experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of an Associate degree or an END Technology degree or RPSGT certification or Basic Life Support Certification (can be obtained internally).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and conduct routine EEGs (bedside and neonatal) and collect data for interpretation.
• Assist with intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring procedures in the operating room or angiography suite.
• Perform sensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, cranial nerve monitoring, peripheral nerve monitoring and EMG monitoring during neurosurgical, orthopedic, vascular and otolaryngology procedures.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic experience

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Associate Degree

END Technology

RPSGT Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

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SCOPE OF POSITION

Neurodiagnostic services encompass all technical functions with the Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Evoked Potential (EP), and Intraoperative Monitoring areas. The laboratories are diagnostic areas of the Department of Neurology for patients with suspected neurologic injury and/or disease. The EMU is the in-patient diagnostic area for patients with suspected epilepsy. The EEG laboratory is staffed Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with 24 hour, 7 day per week on-call service. The EMG laboratory is staffed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EMU is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Intraoperative monitoring services are provided 24/7.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the medical direction of a physician and under the direct supervision of manager and/or the lead technologist, prepares patients and conducts routine EEG’s (bedside and neonatal EEG’s) and collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results or assists with the intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring procedures in the operating room or in the angiography suite; performs sensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, cranial nerve monitoring, peripheral nerve monitoring and EMG monitoring of all extremities including free-running, triggered and CMAP’s during neurosurgical, orthopedic, vascular and otolaryngology surgical procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires one of the following:

• 1 Years Neurodiagnostic experience
• Minimum of an Associates degree
• Associates Degree in END Technology
• RPSGT Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certification(Can be obtain internally)

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.