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Advocate Aurora Health

Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Overview Department:

09386 AMG Corporate - Clinical Services: System Neuro

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

SAT/SUN 7am - 7:30pm, with Holiday Call on rotating basis

Pay Range:

$20.40 - $30.60

Major Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls.

Alerts physician, nursing and/or clinical staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.

Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur.

Documents observations on patient’s EEG recording as well as in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).

Completes hospital training to alert supervisor and/or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc. per established protocols when encountering patient issues.

Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection, etc.).

Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment and use of activation procedures.

Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.

Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Successful completion of LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU personnel offered in-house within the first 90 days of employment.

Experience Required:

No Experience Required.

Will be trained in-house with a minimum 20 clinical observation hours under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist (R. EEG T., or CLTM) and successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments to be completed within the first 90 days of employment, including but not limited to recognition of clinical seizures and other clinical paroxsymal events, ictal testing procedures, measures to reduce risk of fall, and seizure first aid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Strong and effective communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills

Intermediate computer skills, including use of the electronic medical record

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Must sit, stand, walk, twist, and lift throughout the workday.

Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Work environment may contain exposure to blood and body fluids or other unpleasant fumes or hazards and must have ability to work in that environment and wear protective clothing as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Exposed to normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. It operates under the names Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care in different regions. Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in clinical trials and research studies. It employs hundreds of thousands of teammates across hospitals and care locations and provides equitable care and community benefits.

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