Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is looking for a Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist (ND Tech) who will operate equipment to record electrical impulses in the brain. The successful candidate should have experience in EEG testing and provide excellent patient care.

This position requires relevant certification and education, including graduation from an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role is onsite and may involve responsibilities for maintaining diagnostic equipment and participating in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in EEG testing and procedures is required.
• Education from an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program is necessary.
• Certification in EEG registration (R. EEG T.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patients' medical information for tests.
• Perform EEGs and ensure technical adequacy.
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment.

Skills

EEG testing

Patient care

Technical troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

EPIC software

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on (taxable) available

PRN

Summary

Position Summary: Registered 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 mark, measure, and apply electrodes using the 10-20 system in an appropriate amount of time.
3. Perform 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, troubleshoot, 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 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.

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. Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program or job structured EEG training is required.
2. Certification: EEG registration (R. EEG T.) is required. Healthcare provider BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite