Neurodiagnostic Technologist

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Job Title:

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Department:

Brain and Spine Electroencephalography

Duties and Responsibilities

60 to 80% of time

Performs various modalities of END procedures, i.e. EEG, evoked potentials, nerve conduction studies, long term monitoring or intraoperative monitoring

Sets up and prepares patients for EMG/Nerve Conduction testing, under the direct supervision of a neurologist. Assists physician with performing EMG related tests, including EMG, autonomic function and quantitative sensory testing.

Reviews patient’s medical records and/or questions patient to obtain a medical history in order to be alert for their symptom during the EEG, EMU, EP, Nerve Conduction/EMG, or Autonomic testing.

Explains procedure and listen to patient needs and concerns and addressing them with diligence.

Responsible for all modalities performed by the EEG, EP, EMG/Autonomic laboratories and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Study the EEG, EMG, Autonomics, or EP waveforms during the test to detect evidence of neurological disorders, and may mark graph accordingly for interpretation by a neurologist.

Detects and immediately eliminates all artifacts.

Recognizes normal and abnormal awake and sleep patterns and seizures and writes a technical description of those patterns

Assists in educating patients, new technologist and medical staff in all aspects of testing.

Enters daily charges and maintains current billing records

Understands and shows proficiency in the use of hospital scheduling software

20% to 40 % of time

Performs at least one other modality as described above and have proficiency in that area.

Maintains equipment in good working order and makes minor equipment repairs as necessary and reports equipment malfunction to supervisor.

Attends department meetings and/or reads and responds to meeting notes.

Keeps inventory of supplies.

Maintains all necessary patient related demographics and clerical duties, including billing as needed and phone coverage and develops systems for processing information.

Organize information to share with others and keep available for future use.

Active with continuous quality improvement concept

Follows infection control policy and procedures, including hand washing techniques, body fluid precautions and any precautions necessary to maintain proper technique during operating room monitoring.

Organizes and prioritizes work on a daily basis to complete a large volume of work while keeping a day-to-day focus on primary objectives.

Additional Information:

Location:

Brain and Spine Hospital (0372)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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