Neuro Diagnostic Tech

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Utilizes a variety of specialized technical skills in order to perform Neurodiagnostic (ND) procedures without direct supervision. Prepares patients for and conducts both routine and specialized ND procedures in one area of specialization (EEG, EMG). Must meet competency standards in designated area of specialization within 6 months of hire date. Competency requirements include both adult and pediatric/neonate patients. Assists the medical staff with the performance of complex procedures.

Provides the physicians of the Neuro Labs with the technical data necessary to achieve a diagnosis. Assists in the technical training of house staff and technician trainees. Assists in developing and performing new or difficult procedures.



Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR Associates Degree, preferably in an Allied Health Field OR Graduate of CAAHEP ND Program OR ASET EEG Core Certification.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Must obtain R.EEG.T within 2 years of hire into a Neurodiagnostic Tech role.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Allied Health Field
• Professional R.EEG.T upon hire.

• Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines.
• Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures coordinating the inpatient demand with outpatient schedule within established time frames, as observed by supervision.
• Documents procedure performed in the patient chart within established guidelines, as observed by supervision.
• Evaluates and analyzes the final report in order to facilitate proper billing procedures in a timely and accurate manner, as monitored by supervision.
• Obtains necessary information from the clinical record, requisition, or by directly questioning the patient in order to enable the technologist to be aware of any special circumstances involved and to achieve a quality study so as to facilitate the completion of a final report, as monitored by supervision.
• Performs ND procedures in one area of specialization (EEG or EMG) in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Neuro Labs, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the facility under potentially emergent conditions, thus demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned area.
  
  Must meet all competencies related to the designated area of specialization (EEG or EMG).
• Assures the accurate recording of the electrical impulses of the neurological system by:
• Exercising a thorough knowledge of the impulses being recorded.
• Demonstrating proper set-up for the designated test(s).
• Detecting and eliminating artifact.
• Selecting electrode combinations based on the type of study performed.
• Describing normal and abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the procedure.
• Utilizing a variety of activating procedures.
• Interacting with each patient on an individual basis so as to obtain the best cooperative effort possible in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines, as monitored by supervision.
• Prepare initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of ND reports according to established departmental guidelines as…