Neurodiagnostic Assistant

General Summary

INN is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Assistant in the Loveland/Ft. Collins, CO Area. Part-Time or Full-Time opportunities are available.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• EEG/Neurotelemetry Equipment
  • Retrieves EEG machine from dedicated storage area, conducts EEG hookup per protocol, verifies recording and electrode integrity, and conducts activation procedures as appropriate with guidance from the Remote LTM EEG Specialist.
  • Properly discards disposable electrodes and hazardous procedure products per facility protocol.
  • Properly cleans/disinfects EEG equipment per facility policy.
  • Keeps on-site EEG equipment clean and free from environmental hazards and in proper working order, and reports malfunctions to the Clinical Director of EEG Services and INN IT Support.
• EEG Testing
  • Explains EEG testing to the patient or patient’s family.
  • Follows company protocol for guidelines on electrode application.
  • Selects the electrode application method appropriate to the patient’s clinical condition and monitoring paradigm and performs a modified hookup when appropriate; with guidance from the Remote LTM EEG Specialist.
  • Follows facility policy and procedures for infection control relevant to the patient and equipment.
  • Follows facility policy and procedures for safety procedures, patient isolation, and sedation.
• Documentation
  • Accurately hands off each patient to the Remote LTM EEG Specialist.
  • Notates any skin breakdown, according to facility and IntraNerve Neuroscience policy.
  • Notates alternative electrode placements, according to IntraNerve Neuroscience policy.
  • Notates any EEG system malfunction on the EEG and notifies the Clinical Director of EEG Services and INN IT Support.
• Communication
  • Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
  • Ensures timely communication and response to email and cell phone.
  • Participates in conference meetings and video calls as requested by INN leadership team, clinical manager, or business office.
• Administrative duties
  • Performs On-call Duties, Including Initiation of new patient studies within 2 hours of new order notification.
  • Communicates schedules, staffing changes, and patient coverage changes to appropriate parties.
  • Works with other on-call team members to ensure 24/7/365 call coverage.
  • Maintains a patient hookup log to be submitted bi-weekly on Sunday to the INN Leadership.
  • Maintains a minimum on-call availability per job requirements.

Requirements

• Technical Knowledge and Abilities
  • Apply basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
  • Understands networking and is sufficient in basic troubleshooting.
• Physical Skills And Working Conditions
  • Use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and face shields.
  • Work requires lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. and frequent pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs. including carrying of supplies.
  • Work requires frequent walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and kneeling.
  • Work requires occasional twisting and turning and occasional reaching over the shoulders.
  • Work requires occasional need to get into awkward positions to reach cramped workspaces.
  • Work requires manual dexterity including but not limited to placing and securing electrodes, keyboarding and other manual tasks.
  • Work requires the use of computers for extended periods of time while concentrating on monitoring screen images and typing.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions due to sudden changes in clinical condition.
  • Variable work schedule that may change from week to week, dependent upon case load, patient’s availability, on-call requirements, or training needs.
• Qualifications
  • Certified in CPR and maintains certification as appropriate.
  • Allied Health Professional, Allied Health Student, EEG T, REEGT or NDT Student is desired.
  • Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technology skills.
  • Must have reliable personal cell phone coverage that can be upgraded to company standards.
  • Must have reliable transportation and live within 1 hour of the facility.