Senior Neurodiagnostic Lead — EEG & LTM Expert

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health invites applications for Chief Technologist in Neurodiagnostics. You will oversee the technical operation of clinical services across patient care areas and coordinate Neurodiagnostic staff and students.

Responsibilities include performing and supervising EEGs and long-term monitoring, ensuring quality, safety, and data integrity; maintaining equipment; and collaborating with physicians to optimize laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved education program in electroneurodiagnostics preferred, but not required.
• Registration in one Neurodiagnostic modality through ABRET is required.
• EEG registry must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
• BLS certification is required.
• 4 years' experience is required.
• 5 years' experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the technical operation of clinical services provided by the department.
• Coordinates the clinical activities of Neurodiagnostic Technologist in all patient care areas.
• Performs routine and complex EEGs in all patient care areas.
• Reviews and confirms the quality of work and competencies of technologist and student interns.
• Perform long-term monitoring studies (including patient preparation, equipment setup, and data recording).
• Extracts all relevant patient information from history and medical record.
• Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations, and neurodiagnostic findings.
• Performs and oversees technologist pruning and archiving to ensure adequate server storage.
• Coordinates Neurodiagnostic staffing schedules and assigns priorities according to the workload and clinical urgency.
• Ensures the electrical safety of all equipment and that electrical safety checks are valid.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor equipment repair when necessary.
• Capable of implementing trouble shooting strategies to maintain optimal recordings.
• Works closely with information services/technology to ensure appropriate equipment maintenance and updates are completed.
• Maintains policy and procedures manual(s) for neurodiagnostics, and ensures timely revisions.
• Assist in directing related clerical activities.
• Develops and participates in on-going technical education and ensures implementation of technologist skills.
• Maintains relationships with referring physicians to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of technical staff.
• Reviews the supply inventory and makes sure material are adequately stocked.
• Orders supplies routinely when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of personal computer software programs and programming. Plans, develops, and implements orientation, training program, and competencies for new teammates.
• Accountable for team meetings, huddles, etc. and responsible for holding teammates accountable.
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored and that proper infection control practices are implemented.
• Participates in a call schedule/weekend rotations with teammates.

Job description

Atrium Health invites applications for Chief Technologist in Neurodiagnostics. You will oversee the technical operation of clinical services across patient care areas and coordinate Neurodiagnostic staff and students.

Responsibilities include performing and supervising EEGs and long-term monitoring, ensuring quality, safety, and data integrity; maintaining equipment; and collaborating with physicians to optimize laboratory procedures.