Neurodiagnostic Technologist- Part Time, 24 hours per week- Bronson Methodist Hospital- Kalamazoo, MI

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Greets patients, escorts patients to testing room and explains the examination process and procedures.
• Conducts electroencephalograms (EEGs) and other neurological tests, such as evoked potentials, electrocerebral silence, nasopharyngeal, brain mapping, sleep deprivation, ambulatory, and long-term video monitoring EEGs.
• Nerve conduction studies/EMGs, electrooculograms (EOGs), interoperative monitoring (IOM), and other Neurological tests on inpatients and outpatients.
• Conducts regular and stat exams in the Neurodiagnostics Department and also in surgery, the emergency room, the patient’s room and elsewhere.
• Assists physicians with specialized neurological tests when requested or as necessitated by the patient’s condition.
• Applies electrodes to precisely specified surface areas of the patient’s head in order to obtain brain wave measurement (EEG); applies other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient’s body to obtain measurements, such as EKGs, EMGs, EOGs, air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation.
• Maintains the patient testing area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Disposes of contaminated materials, changes linen, cleans electrodes, and prepares diagnostics area for next patient.
• Maintains instruments and equipment in a clean and functional condition.
• Performs minor repairs calibrations, and adjustments on equipment.
• Bridges the gap between the patient and the physician by bringing to the attention of supervisor the need for special service or maintenance.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments in Neurodiagnostic techniques.
• Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for Neurodiagnostic Technologists that have been newly hired or need additional training needs for new procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years experience and/or training in the hospital or elsewhere to learn the many aspects of neurodiagnostics practiced at Bronson (EEG, EMG, Evoked Potential, IOM); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be certified/registered in at least one area of Neurodiagnostics: EEG (R. EEGT), EMG (R. EDT), or IOM (CNIM) within 3 years after you meet ABRET, AAET, ABEM eligibility requirements.
• BLS required within six months after hire.
• Direct neurodiagnostic (EEG) experience preferred at this time.

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to operate a Personal Computer and basic computer programs used in the department.
• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, physicians and other in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation, including verbal and written communication, problem solving and assertiveness.
• Must have a customer service orientation.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude.

Skills

• Ability to operate a Personal Computer and basic computer programs used in the department.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Variable Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 24