Neurodiagnostic Technologist - EEG - Full Time - Hours Vary

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and are trained to understand with complete competency in recognizing normal and abnormal electrical activity. This will include the following technical detail, test set-up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Licensure or other certifications: Current and Maintain BCLS; EEG Certification required at time of hire or within three years.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience:
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Board registry eligible preferred.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Enrollment or completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, ABRET approved Neurodiagnostic Training program or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Preferred Experience: At least 6 (six) months of direct patient care experience. One Year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting preferred. Experience with multiple modalities desired: EEG Electroencephalography, EP Evoked Potentials, IOM Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM Long Term Monitoring and NCS Nerve Conduction Studies preferred.
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform quality neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Technologist is familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
• Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes.
• Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols.
• Maintains patient records according to department procedure.
• Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation).
• Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record.
• Meet productivity standards as defined by the department.
• Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies).
• Attends department meetings.
• Participate in assigned training and education courses.
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
• Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned.
• Continually monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety via remote video monitoring.
• Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
• Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.
• Documents observations on patient's EEG recording as well as in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal & maintenance, etc.
• Under the direct supervision of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, the Neurodiagnostic Assistant will learn how to perform various neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with Biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.
• Facilitate workflow of the department with a variety of skills, such as burning CDs, cleaning equipment and other office skills.
• Recognize, classify and document interictal, ictal and post-ictal activity.

Physical Demands:

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.