Neurodiagnostics Technician Sr / SEIU - E

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

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Neurodiagnostic professional to perform routine and complex testing as ordered, including EEGs and EMG/NVC, in accordance with ASE T guidelines and departmental procedures.

The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, adherence to policies, leadership in technical decisions, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Training new staff and completing department charges will be part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years neurodiagnostic experience in a hospital or physician's office.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex neurodiagnostic testing as ordered.
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition and reports issues.
• Demonstrates leadership, technical, and analytical skills for decision making.
• Participates in department projects, audits, and continuing education.
• Guides new employees through training to ensure integration and performance.

Education

ABRET credentialing

CPR Certification

Tools

Neurodiagnostic equipment

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs routine and complex neurodiagnostic testing on all patients as ordered.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs clinical neurodiagnostic procedures including all electroencephalograms, routine and portable electrocerebral silence, 24-hr ambulatory EEG's, EMG/NVC testing, in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and departmental policies/procedures. (40%)
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition, detects instrument malfunction, makes minor adjustments or reports need for major repairs. (20%)
• Demonstrates leadership, technical, and analytical skills for decision making. (15%)
• Participates in department projects, initiatives, data collection, audits, quality improvements, and continuing education. (15%)
• Guides new employees through an effective training curriculum to ensure successful integration and performance (5%)
• Completes all charges according to department guidelines. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years neurodiagnostic experience in a hospital or physician's office
• Preferred Graduate of an accredited Neurodiagnostic program

Additional Employment Requirements

• Must become credentialed by ABRET for the R. EEG T or the AAET for the R.NCS.T. within one year.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.