Neurodiagnostic Tech - EMU Mon - Thurs

Neurodiagnostic Tech I - EMU FT (Days) (Mon - Thurs 7a - 5p)

Overview:
This position provides the basic technical skills to perform electroneurodiagnostic procedures including EEG, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potentials (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).

• Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
• Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
• Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
• Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
• Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
• Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
• Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
• Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
• Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies staff when equipment is missing or broken.
• Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to all multidisciplinary team members, including nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited Electroneuro diagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. Must be registered by a UTMB approved agency within 24 months of hire. Current BLS certification.

Position requires on-call and may be required to float to different campuses. Shifts may vary.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary

Location:

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations: 0850 - Jennie Sealy Hospital