Neurophysiology Technologist I - PRN

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:

• HS Diploma or GED. Associate's degree in science or health related field preferred.

Experience:

• 0-3 years experience. One (1) or more years of experience in the Neurophysiology / Neurodiagnostics /Polysomnography field preferred.

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.