Neurotechnologist III- South Lake Hospital

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Neurodiagnostic Manager, the technologist performs electroneurodiagnostic testing in nerve conductions, Electroencephalograms and Evoked Potentials. The technologist must show competencies in Electroencephalograms, and 4 additional modalities (Long term monitoring, Ambulatory EEG, Nerve Conduction Studies, Epilepsy monitoring, Evoked Potentials and/or Intraoperative Brain Mapping).

• Utilizes ASET and AAET guidelines appropriately to perform neurological procedures independently and completely on all ages.
• Greets patients and explains testing procedures to them.
• Facilitates all aspects of study completion, including taking patient history, necessary paperwork charging, clipping and archiving.
• Troubleshoots equipment, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Knowledge of the diagnostic span and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Demonstrate and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices and techniques as recommended.
• Takes call as needed and responds in a timely manner.
• Serves as an educator/preceptor for staff and students as applicable.
• Able to independently assist neurologists with brain mapping as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Files reports appropriately and makes copies of studies upon request.
• Maintains appropriate records and regularly attends staff meetings.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of work area.
• Communicates effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an AMA-accredited training program in Electroencephalographic Technology, Electrodiagnostics or Electroneuro diagnostics field. Three (3) years clinical experience in the electroneurodiagnostic field and successful demonstration of electroneurodiagnostic clinical competencies may substitute for training program (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• Three (3) years clinical experience in the Neurodiagnostic field.
• Registration by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), CMET or American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (REEGT, CMET, REPT, REDT/RNCST) required. Renewal according to the American Board of Registration and Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET): REEGT and REPT certification prior to 1997-no expiration date; for certification after 1997—renewed every 10years; for REPT certification after 2010-renewed every 5 years.
• Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider Certification.