Neurophysiology Technologist I - 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.
- Records and identifies various Neurophysiology data in various settings.
- After supervised orientation: obtains patient history, attaches patient electrodes and operates Neurophysiology equipment, during operation of equipment observes studies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentations to indicate disorders, artifacts, and is responsible for settings adjustments.
- Cares for all age groups, sets-up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post-study paperwork used to maintain patients' files. Adheres to hospital/departmental guidelines and exercises judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings.
- Observes Neurophysiology data, and is willing to acquire new skills under the direction of physicians, Nurse practitioners, managers, and technologists, including but not limited to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to the manager. Maintains a clean environment including but not limited to equipment and workspaces.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Associate’s degree in science or health-related field preferred.
Experience:
- 1 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:
- Become board eligible according to ASET Pathways within 3 years and Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist strongly preferred within 5 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.
- Cognitive and psychomotor skills required.
- 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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