Neurodiagnostic Tech

Neurodiagnostic Technologist IYou may be eligible for a hire on bonus of $7,500.00 and relocation assistanceSchedule varies from 6:00AM-6:30PM, 4 10 hour days, call required within 60 minutes. Must be able to work at all four hospitals (Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital) when on call.The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I contributes to a positive and productive work environment of performing, and processing quality Electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings, following all Health First, Hospital Division and departmental protocols in a professional manner.1.Performs EEG studies appropriate to age and condition of patient according to lab protocols and standards.2.Obtains information and evaluates the patient prior to the procedure by reviewing patients medical record.3.Alerts Neurohospitalist and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team to the occurrence of non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity.4.Communicates effectively and respectfully with all patients, licensed practitioners, and Associates, including any delays to care team (nursing staff, Neurologist, and leadership).5.Ensures compliance with American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines.6.Comprehends anatomical correlation of EEG waveforms and distinguishes normal adult EEG waveforms, variants and artifactual activity in the EEG record.7.Ensures all long-term monitoring EEGs are set up to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Work Experience: NoneLicensure: NoneCertification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.Ability to take call for acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and presenting to hospital within sixty (60) minutes of alert.Maintains flexibility to adapt to changes in workflow processes and fluctuations in patient volumes and staffing needs.Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Knowledge in routine and critical care EEG.Ability to test in all patient populations; neonatal, pediatric and adults.Ability to prioritize and multi-task.Flexibility to meet variable shift and census needs.Education: Any one of the following:Associates degree in Neurodiagnostic Specialty ORGraduate of Neurodiagnostic Technology Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) ORNeurodiagnostic Technology On-The-Job training program accompanied by one (1) year experience in EEG.Work Experience:One (1) year related experience.Experience in other modalities of Neurodiagnostic testing including Nerve Conduction studies, Evoked Potentials or Transcranial Doppler studies.Licensure: Registered EEG Technologist by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) within two (2) years of start date and maintained.Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.Communicating with others to exchange information.Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.Workspace may vary from open to confined.May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.Full-TimeVariablePG-PG-PG-32