Neurodiagnostics Technician / SEIU - E

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform electroneurodiagnostic tests and support timely reports.

Candidates should have a healthcare degree or neurodiagnostic program completion, strong adherence to standards, and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent.
• Completion from a CAAHEP Neurodiagnostic program or ABRET-recognized program.
• One to two years related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs, 24-hour ambulatory EEGs, EMG/NCV testing per ASET guidelines.
• Schedules procedures and provides clear instructions to patients.
• Documents billing and maintains departmental records.
• Maintains and calibrates neurodiagnostic equipment and conducts QC.
• Participates in efforts to improve patient care and service quality.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This job performs electroneurodiagnostic testing specific to neurodiagnostic department; maintains working relationships with internal/external customers to ensure accurate and timely procedures and reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs all electroencephalograms, routine and portable electrocerebral silence, 24-hour ambulatory EEGs, EMG/NCV testing, in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and departmental policy/procedures. (65%)
• Schedules neurodiagnostic procedures and gives accurate instructions. (10%)
• Performs all billing documentation and maintains all departmental records according to departmental policy/procedures. (10%)
• Maintains electrophysiological equipment, supplies, and performs quality control and analysis of all neurodiagnostic testing devices. (10%)
• Participates in activities to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the department. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field; or graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Neurodiagnostic Tech program or certificate of completion from an American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) recognized neurodiagnostic program or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG. T), Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T, or Certified Autonomic Professional (CAP) through ABRET
• EMT, Medical Assistant Certification, PA Licensed Practical Nurse.

Additional Employment Requirements

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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