Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Responsible and accountable for the performance of high quality routine and complex neurodiagnostic procedures under minimal supervision to include accurate patient measurements and electrode application precise recordings proper adjustment of equipment and testing procedures to reflect patient need and/or clinical physiology enabling physician to make proper interpretation of study. Must be flexible to cross cover sites and assigned shifts.

Job Duties

• According to policy and procedures performs high quality neurodiagnostic procedures.
• According to policy and procedure prepare patient for testing.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures and participates in all mandatory programs.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and compete and performs a variety of clerical tasks.
• Exhibits behaviors and attitude critical to successful role proficiency.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in all interpersonal interaction with physicians clinical staff fellow employees hospital staff and the public.
• Performs other duties/goals as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree or
• Successful completion of a Neurodiagnostic School Program or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
• 3 years experience neurodiagnostic testing
• Ability to problem solve using basic scientific mathematical or technical principles.
• Detail oriented with efficient computer skills.
• R-EEGT - Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

8:00a-4:30p

Department:

EEG - CC

Required Experience:

IC