University of Texas Medical Branch
Neurodiagnostic Tech II- Epilepsy Monitoring 36hrs per wk (Nights )
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree from a Commission on Accrediditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) or related program or equivalent.
Three (3) years experience performing procedures in area of competence.
Credentialed through a UTMB approved agency in R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., or CLTM.
Current BLS certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide advanced technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures:
electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). Serves as preceptor and mentor for Neurodiagnostic Technologist I.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Establishes lab protocols according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines.
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Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members.
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Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
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Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
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Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
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Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study. Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
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Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
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Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
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Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
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Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
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Edits and archives EEG and video data of patients’ Video/EEG monitoring.
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Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
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Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
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Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
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Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
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Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
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Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
·
Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment.
Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
·
Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Associates degree from a Commission on Accrediditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) or related program or equivalent.
Three (3) years experience performing procedures in area of competence.
Credentialed through a UTMB approved agency in R. EEG T., CNIM, R.NCS.T., R. EP.T., or CLTM.
Current BLS certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide advanced technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures:
electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV). Serves as preceptor and mentor for Neurodiagnostic Technologist I.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
·
Establishes lab protocols according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines.
·
Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members.
·
Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
·
Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
·
Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
·
Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study. Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
·
Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
·
Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
·
Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
·
Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
·
Edits and archives EEG and video data of patients’ Video/EEG monitoring.
·
Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
·
Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
·
Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
·
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
·
Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
·
Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
·
Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment.
Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
·
Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience