Neurodiagnostic Tech Level 1 - Per Diem

Neurodiagnostic Tech Level 1 – Per Diem

BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER Holmdel, New Jersey

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Shift: Day

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The Neurodiagnostic Technologist Level 1 performs standard and complex Neurodiagnostic procedures for patients with moderate supervision as directed according to established standards and practices. Provides technical assistance and training to students. Completes all necessary documentation for departmental records and patient procedures. Supports all functions, goals, and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs that involve the Neurodiagnostic Lab and Epilepsy Unit.

• Utilizes the International 10-20 Electrode Placement system to measure, mark and apply electrodes to the predetermined positions on the patient's scalp.
• Routinely achieves impedance levels below 10k ohms.
• Performs standard EEG recordings according to the departmental protocols including awake and asleep, bedside, isolation, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, etc.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on the history, clinical observations, and EEG findings.
• Compiles data on patient's neurologic status and clinical history which may be pertinent to interpretation of the Neurodiagnostic procedure from the chart, patient or family, etc.
• Completes both technical and professional bills upon completion of study and enters billing number in the record.
• Documents completion of study in the electronic log.
• Performs standard Video EEG Long Term Monitoring recording according to the department protocols.
• Maintain and replace electrodes as needed to maintain the integrity of the EEG recordings.
• Collects patient information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests and employs proper procedures for testing.
• Performs standard Visual Evoked Potentials, Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials, and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials according to ACNS guidelines.
• Ensures technical quality of recordings by making adjustments as necessary.
• Provides supportive patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizure and other patient emergency situations.
• Assesses patient memory, language and ability to follow commands during patient events.
• Place call to EMS in the event of an external medical emergency. Notifies interpreting physicians in the event the patient has a seizure during recording.
• Works in a professional and collaborative manner with all team members and physicians in the delivery of patient care and monitoring.
• Follows all department protocols and complies with all departmental policies described in the Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintains all neurodiagnostic equipment in good working order; inspects for malfunctions, makes minor adjustments, reports to manager/designee for major repairs, cleans equipment per manufacturer recommendations and HMH policy.
• Enhances professional growth and development through annual participation in educational programs, in-services, workshops, reading current publications on Neurophysiology, online CME, etc.
• Practices universal precautions, follows safety and infection control policies, disinfects and cleans equipment, maintains a safe environment for patients/families/visitors/team members, reports risk management concerns, completes all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Exerts up to 50lbs of force occasionally and up to 25lbs to move objects.
• Potential exposure to hazardous substances, chemicals, equipment and reagents.
• Blood-borne pathogens…