Neurodiagnostic Technologist II

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II to perform standard EEG procedures in outpatient or portable ER/ICU settings, under indirect supervision. You will apply 10-20 system electrodes, record with precision, and monitor auxiliary signals as needed.

Maintaining equipment and continuing education to advance clinical skills are essential in Hyde Park's Neurophysiology lab. Full-time, onsite position with dayshift availability.

Qualifications

• END/ASET EEG course completion required.
• Must pass ABRET competencies for national board certification.
• CPR (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• ABRET R.EEG.T credentials within two years of hire.
• Proficient with International 10-20 System.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and document medical history according to guidelines.
• Obtain standard or extended EEG recordings in outpatient or portable settings.
• Identify artifacts and troubleshoot to improve signal quality.
• Monitor EKG/EMG/EOG/respirations as indicated and perform activations.
• Create montages and adjust equipment settings for EEG recordings under supervision.
• Summarize recordings to inform physician of abnormalities observed.
• Maintain clean, functional equipment and assist with electrode placement.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic procedures

10-20 System proficiency

BLS CPR certified

Education

END/ASET EEG course completion

ABRET R.EEG.T credentials

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II in the Neurophysiology Department. Under indirect supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist II performs standard procedures in an outpatient setting or as a portable study in the ER, ICU, radiology or inpatient units. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is responsible for the performance of all neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET), the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is required to maintain and improve his/her level of clinical and technical knowledge, including the performance of advanced procedures under direct supervision. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II plays a role in the general flow and operation of the lab.

Essential Job Functions

• Explains procedure, answers pertinent procedure questions, documents medical history and other relevant information
• Documents patient history in electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines
• Utilizing paste or collodion and adhesive tape applies electrodes according to the 10/20 System. Adds additional electrodes according to 10/10 Modified Nomenclature System
• Obtains standard or extended recordings in an outpatient area or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU, EMU, radiology or inpatient units
• Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them utilizing intermediate troubleshooting techniques
• Appropriately monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respirations as technically or clinically indicated
• Uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep, when appropriate and demonstrates additional activation procedures when necessary. Additional stimulation to be performed on unresponsive or comatose patients
• Selects electrode combinations and demonstrates skill in creating new montages and equipment settings for electroencephalographic recordings when clinically indicated under indirect supervision
• Determines the correct montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptic form activity or waveform morphology. Performs advanced procedures under direct supervision
• Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns
• Summarizes the recording for the purpose of informing the physician of abnormalities observed during the test.
• Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition
• Familiar with diagnostic trouble shooting techniques, notifying supervisor of problems
• Assists with scalp electrode placement and maintenance of scalp electrodes on intracranial grid patients utilizing 10/10 Modified Nomenclature under direct supervision

Qualifications

• Graduated from an END [Electro neurodiagnostic] or ASET on-line EEG 12 module course completion certification
• Must pass ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification
• CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain ABRET R.EEG.T credentials within two (2) years of hire
• Must be proficient with the International 10-20 System

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Neurophysiology- Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union