Neurodiagnostic Tech I

About the role

To perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist. To perform clerical duties as needed for department.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures as ordered and according to accepted policy and procedure.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor patients’ comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Obtain and record patient identification and medical history.
• Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians’ orders or established protocol.
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Check, test, and maintain equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
• Display ability to perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures on all age groups.
• Display ability to establish a good rapport with customers and display care, concern, and confidentiality to customers.
• Organize and plan work according to priorities established by departmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with nursing floors and escort concerning patient matters.
• Be prepared for emergency situations which may arise while patient is in the department.

Requirements

• Annual recertification in CPR is required.
• Must be adaptive and flexible to handle situations because of emergencies, changing workload, personnel shortages, new instrumentation, new procedures, changes in procedures, disasters, and/or unsuspected events.
• Must be motivated to perform at a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be mentally alert and perceptive to problems that arise through irregularities in procedure and/or instrumentation and report immediately to the Supervisor.
• Displays accountability.
• Must have basic understanding of EEG to monitor Long Term patients.
• Must have a basic understanding of neuroanatomy, electronics, and neurodiagnostic instrumentation.
• Must keep recording room, instruments, and materials used clean and in good and safe working condition.
• Perform clerical duties for department such as processing, log sheets, typing, faxing reports, recording meeting minutes, and answering phone.
• Able to take call according to policy.
• Responsible for checking email each shift and for communicating with Co-Workers and Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintains DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of training from an accredited EEG Technology program or at least one (1) year on-the-job training under the direction of a Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Benefits

Annual recertification in CPR is required.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A