Neurodiagn Tech III - 12hr Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA Dietitian

Neurodiagnostic Tech III - 12hr

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Neurodiagnostic

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $49.90/hr. - $72.40/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the clinical supervisor, utilizes best practices to perform routine neurodiagnostic testing procedures at neonatal, pediatric and adult levels. Performs electroencephalograms (EEG), video telemetry seizure monitoring, long term epilepsy monitoring (LTM), continuous EEG monitoring (CEEG), and ambulatory outpatient studies. Performs visual evoked potential (VER), brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER), somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP), nerve conduction velocity (NCV), and electromyography (EMG) tests. Participates in the on-call, weekend rotation, and holiday coverage rotation. Completes daily assignments, notifies management of supply and equipment needs, and maintains and cleans laboratory and equipment. Participates in the review and annotating of long-term EEG studies, archiving, and technical support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Provides excellent customer service by demonstrating respect for patient's right to personal dignity and their cultural, psychosocial and spirtual values. Promotes the medical center's vision and value statements by performing all duties with respect to the hospitals responsibilities under the law.

Performs and documents assessment of patients testing needs through data collection and analysis. Collects pertinent history and physical examination. Makes decisions about testing based on assessment and develops plans for testing utilizing neurodiagnostic protocols and procedures.

Actively participates in training students. Participates in cross training taught by clinical supervisor, physicians and peers so that technologists are trained to perform all department procedures.

Completes exams in a timely manner, communicating with co-workers, supervisors and patients and/or family.

Effectively and respectfully communicates with other health team members and areas of care with regard to the patients plan for testing and evaluation. Coordinates with other members of the health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes.

Participates in efforts to improve the performance of the Neurodiagnostic department and organization. Provides supervisor and other clinical leaders with information on issues that pertain to patient safety, and opportunities to improve outcomes in testing procedures and hospital environment.

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures designed to provide a cost conscious, safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff, and other individuals in the hospital, follows policies for safety, fire, hazardous materials and infection control.

Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.