EEG Neurodiagnostic

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It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Department:
Neurodiagnostics

MUST HAVE EEG EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

Schedule: full time

Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials:
Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location:

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand St. Louis MO

Requirements: EEG experience

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Qualified external candidates only

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Job Summary:

Performs neurodiagnostic testing, to include EEG, EP, MEG, TMS, Epilepsy monitoring and Electrocorticography. Assist in nerve conduction testing. Completes all necessary documentation for departmental record, patient procedures, etc. Participates and assists in education and training opportunities.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Performs standard and complex EEG and evoked potential (EP) recordings according to established lab protocol, and guidelines set forth by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8) 70%

Criteria

A) Performs EEG recordings, including wake and sleep, nasopharyngeal studies, bedside, electrocerebral inactivity (ECI) evaluations.

B) Summarizes the patient's neurological status and clinical history and completes the documentation needed for physician interpretation, including history sheets, labeling of tracing, etc.

C) Records clinical evoked potentials in the following modalities: auditory, visual and cervical and lumbar somatosensory. Records clinical nerve conduction velocities and quantitative sensory testing. Monitors EEG during sodium amytal studies, electrocorticography, cortical mapping etc

D) Performs long term epilepsy monitoring to evaluate patients with paroxysmal disturbances of cerebral function.

2) Completes patient charge forms to insure accurate and timely billing of the procedure and completes all necessary written documentation to insure smooth operation of the department. (2, 5,
6) 10%

Criteria

A) Enters charges daily for procedures performed with no more than 1 error per week.

B) Enters required patient information into daily log books.

C) Enters information into hospital and department computer equipment for other departmental functions (archiving patient data), service requisitions, etc.

3) Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs that involve the Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit. (2, 4, 5,
6) 5%

Criteria

A) Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase.

B) Educates residents and other medical or technical staff in the technical aspects, indications and limitations of Neurophysiology exams.

C) Enhances professional growth and development through annual participation in educational programs, in-services, workshops, reading current publications on Neurophysiology testing/technology and neurological diseases, on line CME through various professional organizations & manufacturers and viewing videotaped education programs.

4) Safety/Infection Control:
Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7,
8) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Disinfects and cleans equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and standards outlined by Infection Control and department policy.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

3. Adheres to dress code.

4. Maintains equipment in clean & proper working condition on a daily basis. Troubleshoots & corrects technical problems as needed. Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer's service department (if under contract) when malfunctions occur.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements:

E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

5) Service:
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (1, 3, 5,
6) 3%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates care and courtesy to all patients, family members, hospital and medical staff.

• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when communicating with patients, physicians, co-workers and other personnel. Clearly communicates procedures to patients and family members to insure understanding and consent.

B)…