Northwestern Medicine
Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Neurological Testing Center Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Neurological Testing Center Full Time Days
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Job Description Hours: 40 hours per week / 10 hour shifts.
Nights Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (works Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) (works holidays).
Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07
The Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Advanced LTM Analyst is independent and proficient in the performance and training of all duties and responsibilities for LTM/ICU/EMU/cEEG monitoring and may act as the physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other healthcare staff.
Responsibilities
Performs Neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive EMU studies/ICU Video EEG/cortical mapping/Ambulatory EEG/routine EEG and EEG during PET/Wada/Tilt table procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures
Responsible for daily scanning, documentation and annotation of ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events
Uses accepted terminology, annotate EMU/ICU/EEG/Ambulatory recordings
Writes final report and detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, radiologic findings, mapping of ictal and interictal abnormalities and selection of representative EEG samples
All aspects of the invasive EEG implant pre‑operatively, intraoperatively, and post‑operatively including but not limited to electrode set‑up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook‑up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping
Archive EEG studies, work with Nihon Kohden database, and create montages as needed, technical reports, create maps and trajectories for OR, quantitative EEG
Review and interpret Quantitative EEG and post processing of EEG
Extensive knowledge of medication and its effects on EEG waveforms and patterns is required
Is relied on to act as department educator
Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for CLTM* by reviewing current literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars
All other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level
Collaborate with Physicians and Education Coordinator to plan educational lectures/case studies/CEU courses
Assists with teaching EEG monitoring of fellows and residents rotating in the department
Develop and maintain relationships with END programs
Review continuous/prolonged EEGs for appropriate start and stop times in the Nihon Kohden Database and in Epic
Perform audits of EEG annotation and Epic documentation for quality assurance and accreditation submission
May be asked to do other related duties as per skill set
Additional Functions
Provide administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary
Participate in departmental in‑services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education
Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager, and be involved in improvement initiatives/projects.
Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Medical Director, Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technicians and/or student preceptor's performance
Quality Management Responsibilities
Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
Serves as a role model for others in terms of quality of work and self‑improvement.
Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Registered in both through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) as an EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.) and Continuous Long Term Video Monitoring (CLTM)
Eligible to sit for NeuroAnalyst-CLTM Exam through ABRET and month obtain within 12 months
At least 7 years of experience working in Neurodiagnostics
CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Performance in each of the multiple modalities at the level or superior to a technologist registered in that modality
Associate’s Degree or higher
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work as a supervisor/lead technician
Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in neurophysiology monitoring, business, healthcare, or related area
Prior work experience in an academic or tertiary health care center
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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Job Description Hours: 40 hours per week / 10 hour shifts.
Nights Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (works Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) (works holidays).
Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07
The Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Advanced LTM Analyst is independent and proficient in the performance and training of all duties and responsibilities for LTM/ICU/EMU/cEEG monitoring and may act as the physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other healthcare staff.
Responsibilities
Performs Neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive EMU studies/ICU Video EEG/cortical mapping/Ambulatory EEG/routine EEG and EEG during PET/Wada/Tilt table procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures
Responsible for daily scanning, documentation and annotation of ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events
Uses accepted terminology, annotate EMU/ICU/EEG/Ambulatory recordings
Writes final report and detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, radiologic findings, mapping of ictal and interictal abnormalities and selection of representative EEG samples
All aspects of the invasive EEG implant pre‑operatively, intraoperatively, and post‑operatively including but not limited to electrode set‑up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook‑up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping
Archive EEG studies, work with Nihon Kohden database, and create montages as needed, technical reports, create maps and trajectories for OR, quantitative EEG
Review and interpret Quantitative EEG and post processing of EEG
Extensive knowledge of medication and its effects on EEG waveforms and patterns is required
Is relied on to act as department educator
Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for CLTM* by reviewing current literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars
All other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level
Collaborate with Physicians and Education Coordinator to plan educational lectures/case studies/CEU courses
Assists with teaching EEG monitoring of fellows and residents rotating in the department
Develop and maintain relationships with END programs
Review continuous/prolonged EEGs for appropriate start and stop times in the Nihon Kohden Database and in Epic
Perform audits of EEG annotation and Epic documentation for quality assurance and accreditation submission
May be asked to do other related duties as per skill set
Additional Functions
Provide administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary
Participate in departmental in‑services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education
Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager, and be involved in improvement initiatives/projects.
Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Medical Director, Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technicians and/or student preceptor's performance
Quality Management Responsibilities
Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
Serves as a role model for others in terms of quality of work and self‑improvement.
Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Registered in both through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) as an EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.) and Continuous Long Term Video Monitoring (CLTM)
Eligible to sit for NeuroAnalyst-CLTM Exam through ABRET and month obtain within 12 months
At least 7 years of experience working in Neurodiagnostics
CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Performance in each of the multiple modalities at the level or superior to a technologist registered in that modality
Associate’s Degree or higher
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work as a supervisor/lead technician
Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in neurophysiology monitoring, business, healthcare, or related area
Prior work experience in an academic or tertiary health care center
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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