Neurodiagnostic Technologist-EEG /Epilepsy
Schedule: Fulltime Nights
Primary Purpose
Performs routine and complex Neurodiagnostic procedures for patients as directed, providing physicians diagnostic tools with which to treat patients.
Minimum Specifications
Education
EEG:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an accredited EEG or other neurodiagnostic technician program is preferred.
For NCV/EMG Technologist:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an accredited EEG or other neurodiagnostic technician program preferred.
Experience
EEG:
- Prior experience in a neurodiagnostic setting including clinical rotations or internships is required.
For NCV/EMG Technologist:
- Prior experience in a neurodiagnostic setting which includes clinical rotations or internships is preferred.
- Six months experience preforming NCV studies.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
- May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before date of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network
- Current incumbents in the role as of 8/1/2023 must obtain a health care provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification no later than 11/31/2023.
Required Tests for Placement
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be able to perform routine EEG procedures independently.
- Must be able to distinguish EEG abnormalities and respond appropriately.
- Must be able to learn advanced EEG procedures.
- Must be able to work with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Must have good communication skills necessary in handling difficult and severely ill patients.
- Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the performance of routine Neurodiagnostic procedures for use by physicians as a diagnostic tool. May perform complex Neurodiagnostic procedures as skills advance.
- Maintains electrodes, reviews and edits patient data to provide interpretable results. Completes all paperwork.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees, physicians, patients and family members.
- Responsible for stocking supplies and preparing test areas. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment as skills advance in order to ensure effective operations.