Neurodiagnostic EEG Technician - Part Time day shift

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $25.88
• Salary Range Maximum: $36.36
• Compensation: USD 25.88 - USD 36.36 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

• 24 hours/week
• 8 hour shifts

The
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• This position provides neurological testing and/or monitoring in any or all of the following clinical areas and modalities:
  
  A. standard, long-term, or ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG);
  
  B. Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies.
• This position may also provide neurological testing and/or monitoring in any or all of the following additional clinical areas and modalities:
  
  A. Visual, auditory, or somatosensory Evoked Potentials (EP) or Electronystagmography;
  
  B. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM).
• The Neurodiagnostic Technologist works closely with other members of the Neurological Testing Center (NTC) staff, including physicians.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all the required paperwork before the study is performed, including relevant patient history. Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders. Complete billing information upon completion of the procedure.
• Independently prepare patient for test and/or monitoring by accurately placing recording electrodes and using established protocols required for the procedure.
• Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary.
• Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating with a Coordinator or an appropriate neurologist.
• Maintain equipment in clean and organized condition, including stocking supplies as needed.
• Record study and enter appropriate notations and clinical observations.
• Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem-solving

Patient Care/Age-Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Provide patient with procedure explanation, address questions, reassure and relax patient (as appropriate), and prepare patient for their procedure. Assisting older adults as necessary through assessment of impairments that affect testing procedures.
• Provides basic personal hygiene assistance to any patients as necessary.
• Primarily requires interaction with patients of adult and geriatric age

Additional Functions

• Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary.
• Participate in departmental in-services, staff meetings, and continuing education
• Assist in report typing, distribution, filing, and other storage duties as assigned.
• Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement with the NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Participate in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
• Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certification:

• CPR certified in basic…