Neurophysiologist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a Clinical Neurophysiologist to review continuous EEG data from the Neurology Long Term Monitoring lab and to pre-screen studies, alert clinicians to abnormal findings, and maintain montage libraries and clinical software tools.

The position involves educating technologists and clinical fellows in reading and interpreting EEG data, with on-site work at 149 Thirteenth Street, Building 149, Boston, MA. The schedule is 20 hours per week, Day shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EEG reading, interpretation and report writing.
• Familiarity with digital recording, sampling rates and EEG hardware.
• Ability to follow infection control policies and handle confidential medical information.

Responsibilities

• Annotate normal and abnormal EEG findings and recognize artifacts and seizures.
• Present EEG data and study evolution in daily rounds to physicians.
• Write detailed EEG descriptions and prepare preliminary reports for clinicians.

Skills

EEG reading

EEG interpretation

Report writing

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience

Master's Degree in Neuroscience

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Reviews and evaluates continuous, raw video EEG recording data from the Neurology Long Term Monitoring lab (LTM), which provides continuous brain monitoring for inpatients. Pre-screens LTM studies and alerts responding clinicians to abnormal findings and design montages and maintain our montage library and manage a diverse array of clinical software tools. The Clinical Neurophysiologist is also responsible for technologist and clinical fellow education related to reading and interpreting EEG data.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Responsible for accurately annotating normal and abnormal EEG findings, recognizing artifacts, seizures and seizure-like EEG patterns, subtle seizures, changes in level of consciousness, and EEG patterns of prognostic significance for a variety of medical conditions.
• Presents EEG/video data and study evolution in daily patient rounds to staff physician/epileptologist, describing current seizures, their frequency, duration and interictal findings.
• Independently writes detailed description of EEG patterns, clinical behavior, seizure semiology, and provides preliminary report to epileptologist/Neurologists and other medical staff.
• Under appropriate supervision, the reader technologist writes reports including pertinent results of previous investigations, current EEG patterns, seizure semiology, mapping results, updated classification, impression of ictal and interictal abnormalities.
• Participates in quality and continuing education initiatives. Supports hospital and division goals and objectives through daily staff coaching, mentoring, education and research initiatives.
• Participate in all required Quality Assurance processes, including the occasional audit and review of other EEG readings and interpretations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Neuroscience required or Master's Degree Neuroscience preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Full time experience reading and interpreting EEGs 1-2 years required and Clinical neurophysiology experience in medical or research environment, or equivalent (fellowship program). 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in EEG reading, interpretation and report writing.
• Knowledgeable about recording and storage media, concepts of digital recording including appropriate sampling rates, aliasing, Nyquist frequency, sampling skew, amplitude resolution and horizontal resolution (analysis time), digital video specifications, Effects of recording parameters (filters, gain/sensitivity) on EEG waveforms and electrical safety issues of equipment.
• Must be able to follow the lab and hospital infection control policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential medical information.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

• In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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