Registered Neurophysiology Technologist - Neurophysiology - Days

About the Role

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders.

Responsibilities

• Records and identifies various Neurophysiology data in various settings.
• After supervised orientation: obtains patient history, attaches patient electrodes, and operates Neurophysiology equipment.
• Observes studies, analyzes wave graphs, documents disorders, artifacts, and adjusts settings as needed.
• Cares for patients of all age groups, sets up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, and completes post-study paperwork to maintain patient files.
• Adheres to hospital/departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care.
• Attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings.
• Observes Neurophysiology data and acquires new skills under the direction of physicians, nurse practitioners, managers, and technologists, including in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to the manager.
• Maintains a clean environment, including equipment and workspaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Ability to provide outstanding patient care.
• General knowledge of physiology and cognitive/psychomotor skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 7 hours per day.
• Sit for 2 hours per day.
• Walk for 7 hours per day.
• Continuous requirements: Hear normal speaking and alarms, visual acuity (20/50), fine motor skills.
• Frequent requirements: Bending, kneeling, reaching above head, reaching above shoulder, push/pull up to 100 lbs, lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional requirements: Distinguish colors, crouching.

Potential Hazards/Exposures

• Continuous: Repetitive motions.
• Frequent: Hazardous chemicals or medications, dust/fumes/gases (requires use of respirator), respiratory transmitted diseases (requires use of respirator).
• Occasional: Communicable diseases.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.