Position Title: 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 observe studies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentations to indicate disorders, artifact, and 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 judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings.
- Observes Neurophysiology data, and is willing to acquire new skills under direction of physicians, Nurse practitioner, manager, and technologists, including not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to manager. Maintains 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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