Neurodiagnostic Technician I, Columbia, PRN

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Job Summary

Perform quality EEGs (routine and video) and seizure monitoring. Facilitates all aspects of study completion and reporting within the department. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all healthcare personnel. Knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the EEG department. Performs other duties as assigned by the manager of the EEG department. Takes call on a rotating basis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Performs quality EEGs including awake and asleep studies, video EEGs, cerebral silence, photic stimulation, portable EEGs and other studies/procedures performed within the department. -20%

• Performs calibrations and evaluations and adjusts the EEG instrument to the proper technical standards with emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical/electrical baselines in order to obtain top-quality EEG recordings. -20%

• Performs EEGs in accordance with 10-20 system outlined by ACNS. -10%

• Performs EEGs in accordance with the Medical Director guidelines, departmental policies and departmental procedures on patients of all ages. -10%

• Demonstrates basic understanding of interpretation of EEGs. -10%

• Communicates with physicians and team members concerning patients. Examples may include: test availability and email notifications to physicians concerning transfer of studies or change in patient condition. -10%

• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening EEG tracings. -10%

• Maintains a high skill level of knowledge of EEG through ongoing education and sharing that information with staff members. -10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal Neurodiagnostics program preferred.

No previous experience required. Neurodiagnostics experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

BLS certification

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Trainees, under close supervision, will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

1520 Baptist Hospital

Department

15207131 Electro-Neuro Diagnostics

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