Neurophysiology Tech I

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Neurophysiology Tech I to assist in a range of neurophysiology procedures under supervision, aiding in diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders. You will set up equipment, record data, and help prepare patients for studies.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, no prior experience required (healthcare preferred). Must obtain Basic Life Support upon hire and maintain patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide outstanding patient care.
• Some general knowledge of physiology.
• Cognitive and psychomotor skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills that allow relaying of information in a clear, concise, and calm manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Records and identifies various Neurophysiology data in various settings.
• After supervisor orientation: obtains patient history, attaches patient electrodes and operates Neurophysiology equipment, during operation of equipment observes studies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentation to indicated disorders, artifact, and responsible for settings adjustments.
• Cares for all age groups, sets-up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post study paperwork used to maintain patient files.
• Observes Neurophysiology data, and is willing to acquire new skills under direction of physicians, Nurse practitioner, manager, and technologists, including not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to manager. Maintains clean environment including but not limited to equipment and workspaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Physiology knowledge

Cognitive and psychomotor skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:Neurophysiology Tech I

Department:Neurophysiology

Job Description:

• Job Description

  General Summary

  Under direct supervision,assistsin the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders.

  Essential Responsibilities

  Responsibilitieslisted in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or withoutan accommodationmay result in disqualification from the position.

  • Records andidentifiesvarious Neurophysiology data in various settings.

  • After supervisedorientation:obtains patient history, attaches patientelectrodesandoperatesNeurophysiology equipment, during operation of equipmentobservestudies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentations toindicatedisorders, artifact, and responsible for settings adjustments.

  • Cares for all age groups, sets-up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post study paperwork used to maintainpatientsfiles. Adheres to hospital / departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care, attends andparticipatesin educational, departmental, and required meetings.

  • Observes Neurophysiologydata, andis willing to acquire new skills under direction of physicians, Nurse practitioner, manager, and technologists, including not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

  • Participatesinmaintainingequipment and reports needed repairs tomanager. Maintainscleanenvironment including but not limited to equipment and workspaces.

  GeneralResponsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GEDrequired

  Experience Requirements

  • No experiencerequired.Healthcare experience preferred.

  License/Certification/Registration Requirements

  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Associationrequiredupon hire.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to provide outstanding patient care.

  • Somegeneralknowledge of physiology.

  • Cognitive and psychomotor skillsrequired.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills that allowrelaying ofinformation in a clear, concise, and calm manner.

  • Ability to develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with staff and physicians.

  • Basic knowledge of computers.

• Additional Job Description

  Essential Physical Functions of the Job
  Employees must be able to perform the following physical activities with or without accommodations

  • Stand for (7) hours per day

  • Sit for (2) hours per day

  • Walk for (7) hours per day

  • Job Requires Continuous

    • Hear Normal Speaking and Alarms

    • Visual Acuity (20/50)

    • Fine Motor Skills

  • Job Requires Frequent

    • Bending

    • Kneeling

    • Reaching above Head

    • Reaching above Shoulder

    • Push/Pull up to 100lbs

    • Lift/Carry up to 35lbs

  • Job Requires Occasional

    • Distinguish Colors

    • Crouching

  • Continuous Potential Hazards/Exposures

    • Hazardous Chemicals or Medications

    • Repetitive Motions

  • Frequent Potential Hazards/Exposures

    • Dust/Fumes/Gases (requires use of respirator)

    • Respiratory Transmitted Diseases (requires use of respirator)

  • Occasional Potential Hazards/Exposures

    • Communicable Diseases

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.