Neurodiagnostic Tech II/Registered EEG Tech

About the role

To perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures and to provide guidance to Neurodiagnostic Tech I in their performance of these procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures as ordered and according to accepted policy and procedure, on all age groups from neonate to geriatric.
• 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.
• Supervise or train other technologists or students.
• Display ability to establish a good rapport with customers and display care, concern, and confidentiality to customers.
• Schedule testing and 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

• Biannual 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 and possible solutions. Displays accountability.
• 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 as needed.
• Able to take call according to policy.
• Responsible for checking email each shift and for communicating with Co-Workers, Lead Techs and Supervisors.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the 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.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of training from an accredited EEG Technology program.
• Registration in neurodiagnostic technology by ABRET and two years’ full time experience as a Technologist performing inpatient adult and pediatric EEGs and Nerve Conduction studies.

Skills

• Adaptive and flexible to handle situations.
• Motivated to perform at a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentally alert and perceptive to problems.
• Displays accountability.
• Basic understanding of neuroanatomy, electronics, and neurodiagnostic instrumentation.
• Adaptable to changing workloads and emergencies.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to move patients and assist with positioning.

Benefits

• CPR recertification biannually.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A