Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG-Nights

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This position offers relocation assistance.

Location: Duke Hospital (Neurodiagnostic Lab) 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710 Durham, North Carolina

Work Hours: Nights-3/12 hour shifts and Weekend Days Shifts Available. This position is eligible for weekend shift premium pay.

General Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following neurodiagnostics modalities: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), or Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM).

Work Performed

Level 1

• Perform one of the following END studies: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Explain testing procedures to the patient and family using age-appropriate language.
• Accurately take and document a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
• Set up the patient for the appropriate study, including preparing the patient, paperwork, room, and equipment.
• Run the study with appropriate documentation. This includes observing the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and utilizing appropriate resources to perform the study.
• Recognize and take appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room, and equipment after each study.
• Utilize downtime for training, cleaning equipment, and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations, including regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, and performing EEG in the operating room.
• Perform needed maintenance on equipment and communicate problems to co-workers, the appropriate vendor, or the supervisor.

Level 2

• Perform all duties of a Level 1.
• Perform two of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
• Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Have computer skills to correct duplicate file names, incorrect history numbers, patients started under the wrong names, networking issues, lost files, and appending patient studies.
• Develop clinical standards and protocols.

Level 3

• Perform all duties of a Level 1 and 2.
• Perform three of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, Epilepsy OR, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
• Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG, Evoked Potentials, or Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Independently troubleshoot equipment and lab issues; considered an equipment super user.
• Generate requisitions for patient studies.
• Process daily charges.
• Perform a minimum number of designated hours per year as a charge tech.

Level Characteristics

• Level 1: Performs one neurodiagnostics modality, completes 10 hours of continuing education (CE), and selects two professional growth options (e.g., membership in a national organization, committee work).
• Level 2: Performs two neurodiagnostics modalities, completes 12 hours of CE, selects three professional growth options, and maintains clinical ladder requirements.
• Level 3: Performs three neurodiagnostics modalities, completes 16 hours of CE, selects five professional growth options, and maintains clinical ladder requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• All Levels: An Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or comparable field), biological, health science, or a related field is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree in biological, health science, or a related field is also preferred.

Experience

• Level 1: With an Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or a comparable field), no experience is required. With an Associate's degree in a biological, health science, or related field, six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of non-patient care healthcare, laboratory, or research experience is required. With a Bachelor's degree in biological, health science, or a related field, no experience is required. With a High School diploma, five years of clinical neurodiagnostic experience and a registry/certification in one neurodiagnostic technology modality are required.
• Level 2: Two years of experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology are required.
• Level 3: Five years of experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology are required. A Bachelor's degree in biological or health science can substitute for two years of experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Level 1: Competency and/or registry/certification in one neurodiagnostic technology modality is preferred.
• Level 2: Competency in two neurodiagnostic technology modalities is required. Registry/certification in one modality is required.
• Level 3: Competency in three neurodiagnostic technology modalities is required. Registry/certification in one modality is required, with two registries/certifications preferred.