Neurodiagnostic Technologist SE

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform EEG, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials and related neurodiagnostic procedures. You will apply test strategies, montage parameters and calibration to obtain high-quality data.

The role requires a Neurodiagnostic program credential, BLS, and ABRET EEG board eligibility within 2 years. You will collaborate with technologists and interns, maintain accurate records, and adhere to ABRET standards while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program with 3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS required; EEG registry or eligibility for EEG registry preferred.
• EEG board registry preparation required within 3 years of hire; ABRET certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EEG, NCV, EP and other tests as per specialty training.
• Adheres to equipment manuals, calibrations, and fixes basic issues.
• Obtains information from medical records and transfers to technologist's report.
• Implements test strategies, electrodes montage, and calibration for neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Maintains complete records, including history forms and archived data.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Neurodiagnostic program graduate

ABRET EEG certification eligibility

EEG registry eligibility

Board eligibility for ABRET EEG

Job description

This position is sign on bonus eligible!

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and complex electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures, nerve conduction studies (NCV), evoked potential (EP) and others, depending on specialty area training.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment operator's manual and calibration procedures. Identifies and corrects basic equipment issues when they occur.
• Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures using appropriate test strategy, electrode montage parameters, and calibration.
• Obtains all relevant information from the patient's medical record history and progress notes, and transfers this to the technologist's report.
• Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results, based on medical history, clinical observations, and diagnostic test findings.
• Adheres to the standards of practice for test recordings, as outlined by ABRET.
• Maintains complete and accurate record keeping, including history forms and archived records of clipped data.
• Assists with the technical operation of specialized Neurodiagnostic procedures including long term monitoring, evoked potentials, intraoperative neuromonitoring and others as appropriate in specialty area.
• Verbalizes and implements appropriate actions during the onset of a seizure, and other patient medical emergencies.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices throughout all aspects of care.
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored.
• Provides preceptor supervision to new technologists and student interns.
• Participates in ordering and maintaining supplies for the department.

Physical Requirements

Work occurs in various patient-care areas including exam rooms, patient rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms. It requires periods of standing, sitting, walking, lifting, bending, and moving heavy equipment to remote areas of the facility. Technologists must be able to work around other medical equipment and lift a minimum of 10 pounds shoulder high. Technologist must speak English in simple, understandable terms and have an intact sense of sight and hearing. Departments may require metro-wide after-hours call rotation.

Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program with 3 years of experience preferred. BLS required. EEG registry or eligibility for EEG registry preferred. Board eligibility for ABRET certification in EEG is required within 2 years of hire, and completion of ongoing departmental requirements for EEG board registry preparation is required within 3 years of hire. Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in dealing with sensitive issues/situations, and conflict resolution. Ability to meet deadlines. Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Guidelines.