University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neuroanalyst - Seizure Monitoring - AM (746)
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Position Overview
Pay range:
$30.00 - 48.70 / Hourly Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:
robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Responsibilities
General Responsibilities Working a flexible schedule of 10-12 hours including weekends, to evaluate, analyze and classify ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events from EEG/video data. To recognize physiologic and nonphysiologic artifacts. To write detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, ictal and interictal abnormalities and select representative EEG samples. To act as a physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other health care staff. To apply extensive knowledge in neuroanesthesia and its application to neuromonitoring. To demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of invasive implants preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively including, but not limited to, electrode setup, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook-up and discontinuation and simulation for cortical mapping. Key Duties & Responsibilities include: collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including epileptologists and clinicians. Analyses electrophysiological recordings. Pre-screens and prunes Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Long-term EEG studies conducted on patients in preparation for the Neurologist's review. Interprets neurological findings and generates a written report that includes patient demographics and exam details for the Neurologist's /Epileptologist's review. Works within the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Provides expert knowledge of EEG pattern recognition. Provides and elicits concise and focused feedback. Provides expert technical assistance during functional electrocorticography cerebral mapping. Performs audits to evaluate integrity and technical standards of EEG procedures as part of the quality assurance program. Serves as a consultant in hospital initiatives, quality improvement projects, and other areas as deemed necessary. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications
Registered Electroencephalogic Technologist (R. EEG T.) with Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the ABRET and five (5) years of experience as an ABRET registered or registry eligible Electroencephalogic Technologist (EEGT) with post CLTM experience in Long Term Monitoring (LTM) in the ambulatory, EMU and/or critical care setting required. NeuroAnalyst Certification for Long Term Monitoring (NA-CLTM) by ABRET preferred. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Currently credentialed as an Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist (R. EEG T.) and Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by ABRET required. Details
Primary Location:
UAB Hospital Job Category:
Neuroscience Services Organization:
709150000 Seizure Monitoring Employee Status:
Regular Job Level:
Mid-Level Shift:
3-12 Hour Shifts/AM
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Pay range:
$30.00 - 48.70 / Hourly Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:
robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Responsibilities
General Responsibilities Working a flexible schedule of 10-12 hours including weekends, to evaluate, analyze and classify ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events from EEG/video data. To recognize physiologic and nonphysiologic artifacts. To write detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, ictal and interictal abnormalities and select representative EEG samples. To act as a physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other health care staff. To apply extensive knowledge in neuroanesthesia and its application to neuromonitoring. To demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of invasive implants preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively including, but not limited to, electrode setup, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook-up and discontinuation and simulation for cortical mapping. Key Duties & Responsibilities include: collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including epileptologists and clinicians. Analyses electrophysiological recordings. Pre-screens and prunes Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Long-term EEG studies conducted on patients in preparation for the Neurologist's review. Interprets neurological findings and generates a written report that includes patient demographics and exam details for the Neurologist's /Epileptologist's review. Works within the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Provides expert knowledge of EEG pattern recognition. Provides and elicits concise and focused feedback. Provides expert technical assistance during functional electrocorticography cerebral mapping. Performs audits to evaluate integrity and technical standards of EEG procedures as part of the quality assurance program. Serves as a consultant in hospital initiatives, quality improvement projects, and other areas as deemed necessary. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications
Registered Electroencephalogic Technologist (R. EEG T.) with Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by the ABRET and five (5) years of experience as an ABRET registered or registry eligible Electroencephalogic Technologist (EEGT) with post CLTM experience in Long Term Monitoring (LTM) in the ambulatory, EMU and/or critical care setting required. NeuroAnalyst Certification for Long Term Monitoring (NA-CLTM) by ABRET preferred. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Currently credentialed as an Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist (R. EEG T.) and Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) by ABRET required. Details
Primary Location:
UAB Hospital Job Category:
Neuroscience Services Organization:
709150000 Seizure Monitoring Employee Status:
Regular Job Level:
Mid-Level Shift:
3-12 Hour Shifts/AM
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