Supervisor Neurodiagnostic - Imaging Neurophys EEG

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, Texas, is looking for a Supervisor for the Neurodiagnostic Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. This position involves ensuring the operation and supervision of staff, coordinating training, and mastering technical procedures including EEG and NCS.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in acute neurodiagnostic settings, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an acute neurodiagnostic setting.
• 2 years of Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit experience.
• Experience with integration of Neurodiagnostic Technology and Electronic Medical Record Systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Neurodiagnostic Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Coordinates the training of employees and students.
• Acts as a resource in coordinating clinical and technical operations.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic procedures

Staff coordination

Patient scheduling

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree of Applied Science or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the daily operation and supervision of personnel working in the Neurodiagnostic Lab and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Performs all relevant duties of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II or higher. Assists the Director in providing quality services in an efficient manner by providing appropriate staffing, assisting in the development and implementation of new programs, policies, procedures and protocols, coordinating mission‑driven quality practices, managing expenses and productivity, ensuring function and integration of neurodiagnostic equipment with organizational IT services, and coordinating the departmental education program.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs all Functions of a Neurotechnologist.
• Responsible for the daily supervision, coordination, safety, technical, and quality aspects of the Neurodiagnostic Lab and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Acts as a resource in coordinating clinical and technical operations in the Neurodiagnostic Lab and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in accordance with institutional, state, and federal standards.
• Assists in reviewing and revising department policies and procedures to ensure continuity in compliance accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Works with department leadership to achieve department goals and objectives including budget and other operational priorities.
• Promotes teamwork and manages team members.
• Supervises, performs and/or assists with the performance of Neurodiagnostic and Epilepsy Monitoring procedures, the processing and quality control of reports, transportation and coordination of patients and related duties of technologists and ancillary personnel.
• Coordinates the training of employees and students.
• Works closely with the Health Systems Information Management team to ensure timely and complete capture of all neurophysiologic testing as well as network transmission of data.
• Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. Strong well‑developed communication skills are essential for this job.
• Performs standard and complex electroencephalograms (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCS) at the patient’s bedside in the operating room and in the laboratory. Other monitoring procedures will include Long Term Monitoring (LTM), the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM).
• Participates in organizational leadership meetings and initiatives as assigned.

Education and Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Related Associate’s Degree Required: Associate’s Degree of Applied Science or equivalent.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in an acute neurodiagnostic setting.
• 2 years of Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit experience.
• Experience with integration of Neurodiagnostic Technology and Electronic Medical Record Systems.
• Experience with coordination of staff scheduling and patient scheduling.
• Experience with orienting and precepting students and new staff.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Minimum of one of the following ABRET registries/certifications: CLTM, CNIM, R.EEG.T, R.EP.T, R.ED.T.
• BLS/CPR is required.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Work Type

Full Time

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