Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs prescribed diagnostic procedures requiring specialized knowledge and skills in support of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services. Ensures accurate diagnostic results for patients of any age by graphically recording impulses generated by the brain, providing quality outcomes by performing EEG (electroencephalogram) consistent with department policies and procedures.

Schedule

• Two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts per week (4-day work week)
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Scheduled work days will primarily be Monday through Friday
• On-call commitment (alternate being on-call overnight and on weekends)
• Flexibility to work at both Newark and Wilmington locations

Responsibilities

• Obtains relevant medical patient information from patient, family, or chart
• Establishes rapport with patient and gives proper instructions to ensure cooperation
• Measures patient's head according to the International 10/20 System and applies electrodes accordingly
• Calibrates EEG machines and keeps equipment clean and in operating condition
• Records EEG and Evoked Potential studies according to established procedures
• Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them
• Observes patient during recording and makes proper notations
• Uses appropriate EEG activation procedures
• Monitors other physiological parameters as required
• Removes electrodes upon completion of the test, cleans hair and scalp
• Prepares EEGs for upload and archiving
• Communicates with manager for equipment troubleshooting and repairs as required
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established department safety rules and practices
• Reports to manager any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations in a timely manner
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient care environment
• ABRET board eligible; certification required within 1 year
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Skills

• Knowledge of basic EEG and Evoked Potential procedures and their techniques
• Knowledge of principles of EEG technology and neuroscience-related subjects
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge and skill of computer operations, networking, and videography
• Highly skilled in EEG pattern recognition and ability to provide a technical description of EEG patterns
• Ability to work quickly and proficiently under stressful conditions
• Understands the utility of current medications used in critical care and epilepsy management
• Ability to clinically and electrographically recognize seizures and status epilepticus
• Skill in use of electroencephalograph and accessory equipment
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in manual dexterity and equipment operation
• Ability to recognize, correct, and eliminate any artifacts
• Ability to collect medical and non-medical data and perform simple math
• Ability to perform efficiently and conform to work schedule for maximum productivity
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to maintain aseptic techniques to promote infection prevention
• Ability to learn new medical technologies
• Ability to reason, prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions
• Ability to constructively manage stress

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, standing, bending, stooping while examining patients
• Frequent pushing of equipment

Working Conditions

• Generally pleasant laboratory environment
• Occasionally work in a high-stress environment within critical care units
• Contact with chemicals and exposure to their fumes
• Direct contact with life-threatening situations
• Occasionally handling body wastes including blood products

Pay

Hourly pay range: $27.31 - $40.96