Neurodiagnostic Technologist SE

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Concord seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform EEG, NCV, EP and other specialized tests in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will calibrate equipment, review patient history, and tailor test strategies to achieve optimal results, adhering to ABRET standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supervising interns, and assisting with supply management. The ideal candidate has a Neurodiagnostic program background, BLS, and EEG registry eligibility, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex EEG procedures, NCV, EP, and related tests.
• Operates equipment per manual; identifies and corrects basic issues.
• Obtains patient data from medical records and transfers to reports.
• Adapts test strategies and electrode montages based on history and findings.
• Follows ABRET standards for test recordings and documentation.
• Provides preceptor supervision to new technologists and students.
• Participates in procurement and maintenance of department supplies.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic procedures

Equipment operation

ABRET standards

Record keeping

Preceptor supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Neurodiagnostic program

BLS certification

EEG registry eligible/certification

ABRET EEG certification within 2 years

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.