Neurodiagnostic Technician, Full Time, Night Shift

Neurodiagnostic Technician

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Neurodiagnostic Technician performs routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Electroencephalograms (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU), and/or Nerve Conduction testing
• Explains testing procedures to patient and family using age-appropriate guidelines
• Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart
• Enters demographics, history, and other requirements into study information
• Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study
• Evaluates diagnostic data recorded or displayed and reports suspected abnormal findings to the nurse or physician as appropriate
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs
• Maintains equipment and supplies associated with diagnostic testing
• Maintains an accurate archive and retrieval system for original studies
• Maintains a clear and organized workspace

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sitting up to 4 hours per day in hour increments. Standing up to 4 hours per day in 15-minute increments. Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15-minute increments. Continuous use of fingers/hands to apply electrodes, operate equipment and data entry on keyboard. Frequent use of upper extremities to reposition patients, transport patients and lift supplies up to 20 lbs. Occasionally pushes EEG equipment for portable studies, approximately 200+ lbs. Frequent twisting and reaching forward to apply electrodes. Occasionally stoops and bends. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.

Education:

High School diploma required.

Training and Experience:

No experience required. Internal training provided. Registration requirement: Neurodiagnostic Technicians must obtain EEG registration within 3-4 years of hire.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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