Non Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to operate EEG equipment and provide exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include conducting EEG tests, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining patient records, with a strong emphasis on quality and patient service. Candidates should have experience in EEG testing, relevant certifications, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

$7,000 sign-on bonus (taxable)

Qualifications

• Experience in EEG testing and procedures required.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.
• EEG certification and BLS certification required within specific timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Collect and customize testing for patients' medical information.
• Perform and annotate EEGs, maintaining high quality.
• Ensure compliance with departmental goals and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

EEG testing

Patient care

Technical troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program

EEG registration (R. EEG T.)

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

EPIC software

Job description

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week

Night Shift

Onsite

$7,000 sign-on bonus (taxable) available

Summary:

Neurodiagnostic Technologist (ND Tech) operates electronic equipment which graphically records electrical impulses generated in the brain to obtain data for the evaluation of brain function for EEG studies and may assist with NCS/EMGs.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect patients' medical information as needed to customize tests.
2. Accurately marks, measures, and applies electrodes using the 10-20 system in an appropriate amount of time.
3. Performs high quality standard EEGs using technically adequate criterion.
4. Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement on EEG recordings.
5. Records, reviews, annotates, and organizes EEG data.
6. Understands and applies knowledge of EEG to provide excellent patient care and customer service to patients and families.
7. Maintains diagnostic equipment - calibrate, trouble shoot, and correct malfunctions as needed.
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
9. Works with the department management as appropriate to ensure attainment of departmental goals and objectives.
10. Participates in quality and continuing education initiatives.
11. Participates in the Operative Monitoring of patients having invasive electrodes implanted.
12. Demonstrates acquired knowledge of subjects pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.
    
13. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise
1. Experience in EEG testing and procedures is required.
2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required, EPIC software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Enrolled in or is a graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, or at least 2 years of on-the-job EEG training is required.
2. Certification: EEG registration (R. EEG T.) is required within three years of hire. Healthcare provider BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
3. Years of relevant experience: 2 to 5 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite