END Tech

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Responsible for the preparation of the patient conducting various electroneurodiagnostic studies and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretations of tests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies including long-term epilepsy monitoring including ECS recordings evoked potentials intraoperative monitoring ambulatory EEG with special parameter monitoring END for adult pediatric neonatal in/out patients and other special studies under the supervision of the lab and on the nursing units.
• Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart patient or other knowledgeable person and explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history clinical observations and END findings.
• Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.
• Ability to differentiate with supervision artifacts from cerebral waveforms troubleshoots and corrects technically related problems.
• Ability to recognize with appropriate training critical events related to sleep pathology and seizure disorders as well as medical emergencies that arise during the study.
• Ensures electrical safety of the patient at all times. Follows infections control and OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Completes all necessary record keeping and storing of records or graphs.
• Keeps equipment in clean operating condition performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs equipment and supplies to the supervisor.
• Participates in orientation and training of other staff and attends conferences technical meeting and other educational activities.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• Associate's degree preferable in a related science field preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months experience working in the neurodiagnostic field. required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of basic EEG evoked-potentials and nerve conduction studies.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions.
• Able to establish good rapport with patients public and the staff.
• Must be comfortable conducting studies on severely ill patients.

This position has a hiring range of USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.