Position Title: Registered Neurophysiology Technologist II- PRN
Department: Neurophysiology
Job Description: Shift: PRN (As Needed)
General Description:
Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to this position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- The Neurophysiology Technologist II is responsible for performing competently two or more modalities of Neurophysiology studies, including but not limited to EEG, EMU, LTM, ECI, and pruning Studies.
- Responsible for patient preparation, education, maintaining Neurophysiology department, troubleshooting, and cleaning of equipment.
- Cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to record and identify various Neurophysiology data, analyze study activity, making notations to indicate any disorder or artifact in various study settings.
- Ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism.
- Trains and performs as a preceptor for new hires and assists Physicians, Nurse practitioners, Manager, and technologists as needed.
- Responsible for setting, adjusting, and operating equipment during procedures.
- Function in other areas within the Neurophysiology department as needed, including but not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Cares for all age groups, sets up, prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post-study paperwork, and maintains patient files. Adheres to hospital/departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Associate's Degree in science or health-related field preferred or 2 years of equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Two or more years of experience in the Neurophysiology/Neurodiagnostics/Polysomnography field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
- Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist or Board eligible according to ASET Pathways.
- Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist strongly preferred within 3 years.
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to provide outstanding patient care.
- Some general knowledge of physiology.
- Good verbal and written communication skills that allow relaying of information in a clear, concise, and calm manner.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
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