Electroneurodiagnostic Tech | LeBonheur | Nights

About the role

The Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist is responsible for conducting routine and special END procedures including, but not limited to, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Autonomic Function Testing (AFT), Evoked Potentials (EP), Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (INM), Long Term Monitoring for Epilepsy (LTM).

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for and performs routine procedures.
• Performs routine procedures.
• Performs END tests in accordance with established Electroneurodiagnostics Department protocols.
• Ensures that all equipment is clean and in working order.
• Initiates opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Education/Formal Training Requirements: Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Work Experience Requirements: Required - 1-3 years (1 year)
• Licenses and Certifications Requirements: Required - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic mathematics skill as acquired through graduation of high school. Minimum skills required are multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions. Basic computer operations skills including use of Windows operating system required. Positive interpersonal skills with patients, their families, physicians, electroneurodiagnostics Department staff and other members of hospital staff.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: May require scheduled nights, holidays and weekend on-call availability. The physical activities of this position may include crawling, climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination.
• Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Emergency Situations: Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.