Neurophysiology Technologist

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in New York seeks a Neurophysiology Technologist to support physicians and staff by preparing patients and performing EEGs, Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs and VEPs within scope.

Responsibilities include preparing tests for reading, reporting findings to the reading physician, maintaining equipment, and providing compassionate patient care; ABRET registry eligibility preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal EEG training program in electro neurodiagnostic technology or equivalent.
• BLS CPR and Neuro Diagnos Tech certificate required on hire.
• ABRET registry eligible and attempt ABRET registry within 2 years; registered within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and perform EEGs, Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs and VEPs.
• Edit and prepare tests for physician reading.
• Report findings to the reading physician for interpretation.
• Maintain and clean EEG equipment and maintain privacy and compassionate patient care.
• Schedule, file, and perform basic office tasks as needed.

Skills

EEG testing

Ambulatory EEG

Customer care

Electroencephalography

Education

Formal EEG training program

Tools

ABRET Registry

Job description

Job Summary:

The Neurophysiology Technologist functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff. Prepare patients and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG's, BAER's, VEP and other tests within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff.
• Prepares the patient and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG's, Routine EEG’s, and LTM’s.
• Edit and prepare a test for reading by a physician.
• Reports findings or concerns to the reading physician for prompt interpretation.
• The employee will demonstrate customer service in all interactions, that is compassionate, courteous, friendly, non-judgmental and demonstrates a respect for privacy.
• Cleans and maintains equipment (EEG machine and accessories).
• Use specific protocol for patient wires, including taking them off and proper cleaning and storage.
• Some office responsibilities such as scheduling, filing, computer and telephone skills.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Neurophysiology Manager or Chief of Neurophysiology, EEG.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

2 years of experience as a Neurophysiology Technologist, preferred.

Education:

Graduate of a formal EEG training program in Electro neurodiagnostic technology or equivalent combination of training and experience, required.

Licenses / Certifications:

BLS CPR and Neuro Diagnos Tech certificate upon hire, required.

Other:

Special Requirements:. ABRET, registry preferred but not required at time of hire, must be deemed ABRET registry eligible and have attempted the ABRET registry within the first 2 years of hire date and ABRET registered within 5 years of hire date, required.