Neuroanalyst - Seizure Monitoring - AM (746)

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - 48.70 / Hourly

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

General Responsibilities Working a flexible schedule of 10-12 hours including weekends, to evaluate, analyze and classify ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events from EEG/video data. To recognize physiologic and nonphysiologic artifacts. To write detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, ictal and interictal abnormalities and select representative EEG samples. To act as a physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other health care staff. To apply extensive knowledge in neuroanesthesia and its application to neuromonitoring. To demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of invasive implants preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively including, but not limited to, electrode setup, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook-up and discontinuation and simulation for cortical mapping.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including epileptologists and clinicians.
• Analyzes electrophysiological recordings.
• Pre-screens and prunes Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Long-term EEG studies conducted on patients in preparation for the Neurologist's review.
• Interprets neurological findings and generates a written report that includes patient demographics and exam details for the Neurologist's /Epileptologist's review.
• Works within the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provides expert knowledge of EEG pattern recognition.
• Provides and elicits concise and focused feedback.
• Provides expert technical assistance during functional electrocorticography cerebral mapping.
• Performs audits to evaluate integrity and technical standards of EEG procedures as part of the quality assurance program.
• Serves as a consultant in hospital initiatives, quality improvement projects, and other areas as deemed necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered Electroencephalogic Technologist (R. EEG T.) with Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalogic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) and five (5) years of experience as an ABRET registered or registry eligible Electroencephalogic Technologist (EEGT) with post CLTM experience in Long Term Monitoring (LTM) in the ambulatory, EMU and/or critical care setting required. NeuroAnalyst Certification for Long Term Monitoring (NA-CLTM) by ABRET preferred. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Currently credentialed as an Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist (R. EEG T.) and Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.