Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Position Summary: As a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, you will work under the company supervisor and will be responsible for conducting Intraoperative Neuromonitoring AND Clinical EEG case assignments, depending on the patient load and company needs. You will work collaboratively and effectively with the Neurodiagnostic Staff, Neurologists and all members of the Patient Care Team.

- responsible for preoperative patient assessment, complete setup of IOM equipment, complete set up of patient electrodes, running intraoperative evoked potentials, intraoperative reporting and surgeon communication, and post-operative assessment and clean up.

- responsible for obtaining patient history, complete EEG set up according to the 10-20 system, recording EEG waveforms on the patient, and performing photic stimulation and hyperventilation with patient’s cooperation. Weekly studies will include routine and extended, along with occasional Ambulatory EEG set ups.

JOB REQUIRMENTS

Skills and Responsibilities:

· Remains available during normal business hours (6 AM-6 PM) for any last minute add-ons or schedule changes (unless on approved PTO).

· Participates in “on-call” rotation.

· Responds and arrives at a hospital within 30 mins of an “on-call” assignment.

· Answers on-call phone and communicates with Manager/Director regarding add-on or any other pertinent information.

· Travel to nearby accounts (federal guidelines for mileage reimbursement will apply).

· Verifies the patient's identity and provides adequate patient ID on all studies.

· Documents a comprehensive patient history, gathering information from appropriate parties.

· Educates the patient and/or family on the test procedure, interacting on a level appropriate to the patient’s age and mental capacity.

· Evaluate the patient for comprehension and ability to cooperate- utilizes approved methods to improve patient cooperation/relaxation when necessary.

· Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, their families, physicians, and other hospital/medical practice staff.

· Protects patient confidentiality.

· Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, using different electrode applications, with appropriate impedances.

· Performs outpatient and inpatient EEG procedures independently following the standards and protocols of IMN.

· Performs Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) independently following the standards and protocols of IMN.

· Demonstrates knowledge of departmental infection control standards relating to patients, equipment, and electrodes— and practices Standard (Universal) Precautions.

· Complies with hospital/medical practice guidelines for handling infectious/hazardous materials.

· Demonstrates knowledge of neuroanatomy, physiology, basic electronics, electrical safety, Neurodiagnostic instrumentation, pattern recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG procedures.

· Ensures patient safety at all times.

· Recognizes artifacts (patient, instrumental, or environmental) and implements alternative methods to ensure optimal recording. Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs.

· Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining electrical safety for patients and staff.

· Demonstrates basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Expands knowledge by participation in conferences, in-services, and independent study.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to cover weekend oncall rotations?

Experience:

• EEG or IOM: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person