Neurophysiology Tech I, 20 hours/week, Nights - Milwaukee

About the role

Performs a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures to evoke, record, and study electrical physiological brain or nerve activities for use in diagnosing neurological disorders. Demonstrates competency and functions independently utilizing appropriate judgment in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and identifies patient needs prior to and during testing and initiates appropriate action.
• Administers electroencephalographic (EEG) tests to measure, record and obtain complete and accurate tracings of electrical impulses of the brain for interpretation by physician.
• Performs Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring and all procedures for epilepsy surgical work-up to include electrocorticography, Wada’s, and intercranial grid/strip monitoring.
• Under guidance, will set up, monitor and disconnect IOM procedures.
• Communicates with physicians/neurodiagnostic lab supervisor/lead regarding testing needs of patient.
• Serves as a resource on neurodiagnostic procedures to the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Maintains good working relationships with department management, peers and other hospital staff.
• Acts as a team member by identifying personal goals, and supports departmental and hospital goals.
• Communicates and collaborates towards the successful attainment of these goals by offering input, ideas and solutions utilizing the CW Quality improvement (PDSA) model.
• Attends education offerings and meetings identified for department.

Requirements

• Completion of an electroneurodiagnostic (END) program
• Associate's Degree in Neuroscienses or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Neurosciences or related field
• 1+ years of EEG experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated superior knowledge of neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with the client, family, physician and other interdisciplinary staff in order to achieve optimum results.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet patient and departmental needs.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to push or pull equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to lift and move neonatal through adult patient populations.
• Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills.

Preferred

• 1+ years of EEG experience
• 2+ years In lieu of the above, four years of EEG experience or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is acceptable.

Education

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• EEG Electroencephalographic (R. EEG T.) - American Board of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists