NeurodiagnosticTechnologist-II

About the role

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is an entry to mid-level position in the Neurodiagnostic unit or department. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II meets all criteria for the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I role and assumes the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs test setup, electrode application, and maintains patient safety during clinically significant events and related duties
• Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 system
• Performs and recognizes EEGs and clinically significant events; follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results
• Maintains patient safety and communicates with other patient care support staff during EEG as needed
• Applies basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation preparation, and use
• Performs patient assessment related to care such as electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions
• Recognizes drug and physiological status effects on monitored activity
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare staff to explain the purpose of the EEG, answers questions about the procedure, and maintains correct electrode connections
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination
• Understands digital equipment concepts and electrical safety within the EEG unit
• Applies knowledge of alternate montage protocols, equipment settings, and their effects
• Follows facility policies and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging patients into electronic health records
• Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG unit
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures
• Performs other related duties consistent with patient and technical care at this level

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• Education Preferred: Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Education Required: BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at time of hire
• Experience Preferred: 6 months or more experience in Pediatrics desired

License and/or Certification Required

• Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required
• Registry eligible or certification within 7 years of hire from American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of: Entry-level PC and Microsoft Windows; Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Skills: Effective Communication; Team Oriented; Technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to: Work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment; Work in scheduled and unpredictable situations