Neurodiagnostic Technologist- Variable Schedule 7am to 7pm

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures include but not limited to EEG, evoked potential and nerve conduction studies. Interact daily with chronic patients who have epilepsy and their families. "Variable Schedule 7am to 7pm"Qualifications:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year in neurodiagnostics or related experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong skills in patient and family interactions.In addition, ability to learn and apply at least one modality within 6 months: EEG, evoked potential, neurological intraoperative monitoring, nerve conduction studiesBasic math and computer literacy and MS Outlook and Excel.Demonstrate knowledge of peripheral nervous system, normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function and nerve conduction responses in normal and pathological circumstances.Demonstrate supportive and friendly behaviors. Demonstrate cultural competence in delivering patient care.Required Licenses and CertificationsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesElectrode Selection and ApplicationApply suitable electrodes and check their performance/impedances. Select predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations made necessary by the case under study. Performs Evoked Response StudiesVerify the integrity of the Evoked Potential instrument. Obtain a standard evoked response record with clearly resolved waveforms, with at least two replications demonstrating consistency of latency and amplitude measurements. Use appropriate recording and stimulus parameters. Use additional electrode derivations and other techniques as needed to enhance or clarify abnormality. Identify and eliminate or reduce artifacts contaminating the waveforms. Provide proper grounding of the patients and equipment. Performs Nerve Conduction StudiesCalibrate and make adjustments to the electrodiagnostic instrument/machine.Stimulate the nerve at the appropriate sites, accurately record the waveforms responses from the nerves and muscles.Calculate nerve conduction velocities and amplitudes, prepare the data for interpretation by the physician.Recognize normal and abnormal patterns and artifacts.Performs EEG TestingObtain standard recordings, recognize and mark artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them. Set up and record video EEG; review video EEG and make summary file; describe all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test. Use activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic-stimulation and sleep. Obtain the patient's cooperation for the best performance of these procedures. Select appropriate instrument settings and montages; utilize techniques to bring out or enhance clinical symptoms; accommodate for disabilities or special needs. Clinical History and Current Status ReviewObtain patient history, evaluations, reasons for referral; determine the patient's mental age, mental state and comprehension level; note the patient's overall physical condition; list current medications/sedation and time of last dosage. Establish rapport with the patient and the patient's family, interact on a level appropriate to the patient's age and mental capacity and recognize different levels of education and adjust to meet the families' needs; address families' anxiety level. Monitor and report concerns or complaints. Organizational AccountabilitiesMaintenance of Monitoring and Testing Equipment Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition, detects instrument malfunction and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports need for major repairsOperates routine/digital equipment as required for EEG, evoked potential and nerve conduction testingOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance