JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical expertise in noninvasive electroencephalographic diagnostic testing such as EEGs, EMGs, sleep deprivation testing, brainstem, nerve condition assessments, visual, and somatosensory-evoked potentials. Assists with F-waves, H-reflexes, and nerve donation motor and sensory studies. Assists with Botox injections.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of an acceptable program in clinical neurodiagnostics with two years' experience in neurodiagnostics and neurological testing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Board registered in EEG; EMG; NCV; CEP or other related Electrophysiology modality within eighteen (18) months of hire. Current CPR certification required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs and/or assists in providing quality procedures in EEG and EMG Neurophysiology procedures.

2. Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately.

3. Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction. Maintains an effective rapport with patients, family members, co-workers and customers in a compassionate and professional manner.

4. Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality. Maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.

5. Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance.

6. Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served.

7. Maintains proactive attitude towards minimizing overtime accrual by checking Time and Attendance multiple times a week.

8. Informs supervisor in advance of questionable time/attendance errors to insure time is correct.

9. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building: follows hospital policies and procedures, follows departmental policies and procedures, contributes to the overall quality of services, assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient care

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment
• Low noise
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and to odorous chemicals
• Exposure to flammable, explosive gases
• Occasional exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infections and contagious diseases
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Required personal protective equipment: eye and face protection, gown, mask, sterile and non-sterile gloves