Neurodiagnostic Tech II (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab.
• May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
• Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
• Takes patient histories.
• Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience).
• Registered in one of the following specialty areas: EEG (Electroencephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM), EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.), Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM), Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCVPolysomnography (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
• If completion of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics: No prior experience required.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.