Neurodiagnostic Technologist EEG (Part Time)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist EEG (Part Time) to perform EEGs and EMGs, ensuring quality patient care and technical expertise. The role involves instructing students and maintaining high standards of clinical practice in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental and Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
• Prefer ABRET board registration in EEG or EMG specialties.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs and EMGs in the Neurodiagnostic Lab.
• Maintains equipment and ensures quality test data.
• Instructs and evaluates students in Neurodiagnostic Technology.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Program

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Neurodiagnostic Technologist EEG (Part Time)

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• Job ID: 165512
  
  

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
• Department: EEG
• Shift: 24 Hours Per Week - 8 Hour Shifts
• Job ID: 165512
  
  

Overview

Performs both EEG’s and EMG’s in St. Luke’s Neurodiagnostic Lab. Utilizes advanced skills and experience to prepare patients for and record these technically high quality neurodiagnostic procedures. The data obtained from these testing procedures are used by the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of central and peripheral nervous system disorders. In addition, the technologist contributes technical expertise and clinical knowledge to record complex and specialized studies, to write technical protocols, and to instruct peers, students, and other health care professionals, and the public.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Quality patient care services with EMG’s and EEG’s

• Applies electrodes and other monitoring devices according to laboratory policies and procedures and ensures their continuous function to produce quality test data.
• Maintains a high degree of clinical and technical knowledge to record routine and portable EEGs on a digital EEG system. Testing includes EEG cerebral inactivity recordings, video EEG monitoring, and neonatal EEG studies; other testing includes Evoked Potentials testing, three modalities: visual, brain stem auditory, upper and lower extremity somatosensory; and nerve conduction velocity studies. Assists the physician with EMG studies.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail and following protocols for patient history taking and testing.
• Troubleshoots the instrumentation and the monitors to assess and correct any mechanical or technical problems, and/or seeks medical or technical consultation if indicated. Transports, operates and maintains equipment in a safe and careful manner. Ensures an environmentally safe area.
• Maintains satisfactory technical and professional communication with neurologists and other referring physicians, health care professionals, and laboratory personnel. Works well with all customers and coworkers. Demonstrates cooperative, courteous and dependable work performance. Possesses high integrity and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Ensures appropriate communications with patients to convey adequate instructions, allay their concerns, and ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Serves as a technical resource person who can independently establish technical protocols, initiate and accomplish trouble shooting and problem solving, and instruct peers and students accordingly.
• Instructs, monitors, and evaluates students in an affiliated, accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge about the operational and technical policies of the laboratory to assume supervisory duties in the Director’s absence.
• Assists in scheduling test appointments, completing patient charges, and processing and filing test data and reports, as needed. Helps distribute neurodiagnostic test results.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment in the laboratory.
• Assumes responsibility for standby call coverage when scheduled.
  
  

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program
• Prefer ABRET (or equivalent) board registration in one or more of the following neurodiagnostic specialties: EEG or electrodiagnostics (EMG’s)
• Prefer 1-2 years of clinical experience in performing EEG’s or EMG’s.
• If not currently Registered in EEG’s or EMG’s must be willing to work towards becoming registered within 2 years of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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