The Neurodiagnostic Assistant 2 Per-Diem supports EEG Technologists in performing routine and complex EEG procedures on hospital patients of various ages, at the bedside, or at our Midtown outpatient center, as directed by the Director of Neurodiagnostic Services and the Clinical EEG Supervisor.

The Neurodiagnostic Assistant 2 responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in performing the full range of studies including routine EEG studies
• Setting up/maintaining/disconnecting continuous long-term EEG monitoring and epilepsy monitoring unit patients
• Ambulatory EEG setups/tear downs
• Identifies and implements the proper Neurodiagnostic procedure for a wide variety of patient populations
• Acts as a resource to other members of the EEG team as assigned
• Promotes compliance and support for the department by adhering to UCDH policies and procedures, ABRET/ACNS Guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist in delivering direct patient care to a diversified patient population of all ages
• Ensuring patient satisfaction
• Exercise independent judgment within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care
• Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations
• Participates in patient and staff education
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by ABRET

Apply By Date

(May 27 at 11:59 pm)

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis CPR
• High Diploma or equivalency
• Demonstrated recent Hospital patient care experience or equivalency
• Successful completion of ASET online course Intro to LTM 100; OR education/experience equivalency (Course: Intro to LTM 100: Long Term Monitoring (LTM) for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) personnel)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in Neurodiagnostic (EEG)
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Basic computer skills.
• Skills and ability to measure and accurately apply disc electrodes to those predetermined areas utilizing knowledge of the International 10/20 system
• Must know electrode placement to accurately monitor physiological artifacts and apply additional electrodes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill levels in area of expertise to ensure the provision of the highest quality patient care services
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to learn basic principles and practices of neurodiagnostic technology to novel techniques and develop expertise in performing complex neurodiagnostic procedures
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with tact and diplomacy with hospital and clinic patients, physicians, and staff at all levels. Ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving with coworkers and staff
• Must have the ability to function as a “team player,” being considerate and flexible, taking the needs of your peers into consideration
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful hospital, clinic, or laboratory environment always exists
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency, and a positive, customer-service-oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with patients who are ill, angry, or emotionally distressed
• Remains flexible and adaptable to changes in policies and procedures.
• Accomplish a variety of concurrent assignments effectively and efficiently
• Organizes and prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely and efficient manner, particularly when there are changes in workload or assignments
• Remains flexible and adaptable to changes in policies and procedures
• Written and oral communication skills to provide information, explanations, and instructions clearly and concisely to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or for whom English may be a second language
• Problem-solving skills to independently define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve problems; create viable solutions and take the action necessary to implement them; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Knowledge of medical records is sufficient to establish and maintain a filing system that meets the accessibility and storage needs of the Laboratory and complies with all pertinent laws, regulations, and HIPAA guidelines
• Working knowledge or ability to learn departmental and system policies and procedures
• Ability to efficiently use computer systems to retrieve pertinent patient information through the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Knowledge and ability to use computer systems and maintain clinical databases
• Filing skills to maintain logs and files of information in alphabetical, chronological, and/or numerical order, such that it is current and easily retrievable

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience in Neurodiagnostic (EEG), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), or Neurology
• Trained in-house for a minimum of 20 hours in an EEG Lab
• Enrolled in an accredited EEG school/program
• Successful completion of the ASET online course titled: , LTM 100 Introduction to Long-Term Monitoring for Epilepsy Monitoring Unit personnel

Department Description

The clinical Neurodiagnostic Labs at UCDH consist of five specialty areas/units: EEG Lab hospital (inpatient) and ambulatory (outpatient), EMG Lab, Sleep Lab, and Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Lab. Each unit is managed jointly by the Neurodiagnostic Services Director and the Medical Director to provide Neurodiagnostic Services to UCDH and the Midtown Outpatient Center.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $47.18
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 178
• Payroll Title: HOSP LAB TCHN 2 PD
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 30% - Part-Time
• Shift Hours: 08 hours
• Location: Main Hospital and Midtown EEG Lab, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Yes - EX - Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be flexible to participate in the rotating schedule for weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in hospital and outpatient lab settings including ICU and NICU
• Per Diem appointment is established to supplement career and limited staff and is on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis when necessary for the department

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks, and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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