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Position Purpose
This position performs complex Neurodiagnostic procedures of the central and peripheral nervous system for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological diseases following industry, federal, state, Joint Commission (TJC), National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), and laboratory Accreditation from the American Board of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Tech (ABRET), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) requirements. The Electro Neurodiagnostic Technician II participates in the implementation of ASET- The Neurodiagnostic Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) standards of care, and physician orders to achieve the goal of effective utilization of services and improved patient outcomes. In conjunction with leadership, this position is responsible delivery of patient care through proper execution of care standards, physician orders, advanced electro-neurodiagnostic practitioner skills, and recommendations for further testing as appropriate.
Nature and Scope
This position is required to perform neurodiagnostic studies on the brain, somatosensory system, and other central and peripheral structures in all areas of the Renown Health System. This position is accountable and responsible for the performance of Neurodiagnostic procedures including but not limited to Standard EEGs, LTM, CVEEG within the EMU, 24/48/ or 72-hour Ambulatory EEGs, Evoked Potentials, and NCS/EMGs. This position demonstrates anatomic and physiological data through proper electrode application, preparation of a technical history to aid the interpreting physician, selection of test protocol, and clinical observation of the test subject. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist reviews electrographic recordings for identification, technique, and completeness according to ABRET Accreditation Standards, and lab policy and procedure. Neurodiagnostic Tech possesses knowledge and techniques in data reformatting and data reduction and is responsible for analyses and extraction of pertinent data for physician interpretation and archive.
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II will acquire the necessary skills to perform new neurodiagnostic studies as they are added to the service product line. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II will be required to actively train into all test applications and acquire the skills necessary to work autonomously. Participates in educational sessions contributing technical and professional knowledge to students, allied health personnel, and physicians. Evaluates new instrumentation and biomedical equipment related to neurodiagnostic technology. The incumbent participates actively in the accreditation application and pre-application process. The incumbent is expected to fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain certification in good standing. The incumbent is required to participate in maintaining all Neurodiagnostic exam records and files. It is expected that all staff maintain a healing, aesthetic environment.
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II has the authority to schedule patients according to the department policies, to evaluate if a patient can tolerate an examination, to determine what type of procedure to follow, and to suggest the best location for testing.
This position greets patients, physicians, and the General Public in a manner consistent with the Purpose Statement, Values, and Standards of Conduct of Renown Health. The Neurodiagnostic Technician I is challenged to learn to operate a variety of sophisticated electrophysiological Neurodiagnostic units and reading center devices.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the patient's physical motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients ranging in age from newborn through geriatric and meet the standards of quality as measured by the unit/department competency with special population standards.
If the incumbent is not an ABRET. R. EEG T - they should be able to provide, high-quality testing on all Neurodiagnostic exams except ECI (brain death) studies on all populations which require ABRET EEG registry per departmental policies and guidelines from ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC.
This Position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
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Description
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Boarded in ABRET registry (R. EEG T) -or- AAET registry (R. NCS. T) / ABRM Certification (C. NCS T) required.
Experience:
Two years of recent high-level Neurodiagnostic experience is required, three years of experience is preferred.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T) from American Board of Electroencephalographic & Evoked potential Tech (ABRET), a Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R. NCS. T) from American Association of electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET), or Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) from American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) required at time of hire.
Certification(s):
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association CPR certification for health care providers required at time of hire.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.