Neurodiagnostic Tech

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Any (United States of America)

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The Hiring Manager for this position prefers candidates who are Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists.

This position is 36 hours a week, night shift and every third weekend.

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is an entry level position. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs all EEG, Ambulatory/VAMB studies, LTM, and magnoelectroencephalography studies for the hospital. He/she requires supervisory oversight. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I rotates working weekends and holidays for the department. Upon successful completion of orientation, competency assessment and demonstration of the ability to function independently in both the EEG lab and the EMU, as well as successful credentialing as an R‑EEG T.,

the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I will automatically be promoted to the Neurodiagnostic Specialist I level.

• Perform routine EEGs using paste and obtain the highest quality data.
• Learn EEG monitoring (one to two months).
• Perform EEG monitoring independently (after orientation).
• Give instructions to families.
• Gather patient information:
  History and assessment.
• Prepare patient and family for study.
• Transcribe information to record.
• Document data in Epic.
• Label abnormalities and give interpretations.
• Teach students.
• Notify supervisor of patient issues (seizures).
• Perform ambulatory and video telemetry studies with collodion or paste, as appropriate.
• After 6 patients, learn to perform ambulatory/VAMB studies and learn to interpret data.
• After 3–4 months, learn to perform video telemetry studies and learn to interpret data.
• Perform QA and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot with supervision.
• Learn how to send data to server if off network when recording.
• Use Epic for documenting necessary information including impression and billing.
• Maintain a flexible schedule at all times.
• Provide daily flexible rotating schedule/weekend support.

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma from an EEG Technology program Required

• Previous hospital and pediatric experience Preferred

• Ability to handle mildly to severely brain‑damaged children. (Required proficiency)
• Mechanical ability and aptitude. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work under stress. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to be self‑motivated. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to teach in an organized and effective manner. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG) – American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) – within 36 months – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – issued through an organization that requires a hands‑on instructor‑led psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) – upon hire – Required

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$37.99 – $42.73 per hour

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