What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist position at The University of Iowa and Careers?
Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
The University of Iowa Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist to perform complex procedures, including continuous video electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring, developing and importing patient specific montages and digital spectral array, and analyzing ongoing data to assist during nuclear medicine procedures. The END Technologist will be trained to perform the aforementioned duties in the adult/pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), as well as patient bedside, in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and in various inpatient units.
Job Duties to Include:
- Perform a broad range of complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures (e.g., continuous video EEG monitoring, developing and importing patient specific montages and digital spectral array, etc.) requiring independent judgment.
Interpret on-going data and prerecorded data, notifying appropriate staff when indicated.
- Participate in on-call/call back coverage
- Evaluate procedures and techniques used to elicit and display patient’s condition to physicians and neurosurgeons
Maintain recordings, transferring data, data base and network archival system.
- Responsible for quality control of equipment, recognizing malfunction, trouble shooting and/or alerting appropriate staff.
- Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, patients, and the community providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Participate in instruction of END students, electrophysiology fellows, medical residents, and other staff in methods of END technology.
- Participate in continuing educational opportunities by attending meetings, participating in professional organizations and review of journals and publications, actively participate in UI Health Care epilepsy case conference.
- Assure and maintain competency in expertise in area of specialization as a requirement for NAEC Level IV accreditation.
Participate in research activities as directed by the EEG/EMU medical director.
Pay Grade: 28 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 90%-100%
Schedule: This position works a rotating schedule, including weekends, with shifts between 8-10 hours long. This position will also participate in the holiday rotation, as well as on-call shifts (weekdays, weekends, and holidays).
Supervision Received: Supervision received by EMU Lab Supervisor or designee.
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a 24-month END Technology program or other applicable program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eligible for certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists, or other applicable nationally recognized certifying agency. Certification within nine (9) months following the start of employment is required.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of neuroanatomy
- Experience with IOM monitoring or willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate multiple duties
- Management experience
Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.