Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

***$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus***

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs prescribed diagnostic procedures requiring specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population.  Ensures accurate diagnostic results for patients of any age of graphically recorded impulses generated by the brain providing quality outcomes by performing EEG (electroencephalogram) consistent with Christiana Care department policies and procedures. 

SHIFT/HOURS:

• Two 12 hour shifts and two 8 hour shifts per week. (4 Day work week)
• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Scheduled work days will primarily be any days Mon-Fri
• On Call commitment (alternate being on-call overnight, and on the weekends)
• Candidate would be flexible to work at both our Newark and Wilmington locations

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains relevant medical patient information from patient, family or chart.
• Establishes rapport with patient and gives proper instructions to ensure cooperation.
• Measures patient's head according to the International 10/20 System and applies electrodes accordingly. 
• Calibrates EEG machines. 
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition.
• Records EEG and Evoked Potential studies according to established procedures.
• Recognizes artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Observes patient during recording and makes proper notations.
• Uses appropriate EEG activation procedures.
• Monitors other physiological parameters as required.
• Removes electrodes upon completion of the test, cleans hair and scalp.
• Prepares EEGs for upload and archiving.
• Communicates with manager for equipment troubleshooting and repairs as required.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established department safety rules and practices.  Reports to manager, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact departmentally and situationally with employees, patients, family members, visitors, medical staff and their office staffs, and students at various levels.  Communication with ICU providers.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Neurodiagnostic Specialist, Department Manager, Medical Director, Staff Neurologists,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient care environment.
• ABRET board eligible, certification required within 1 year.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of basic EEG and Evoked Potential procedures and their techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of EEG technology.
• Knowledge of neuroscience-related subjects.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and skill of computer operations, networking and videography.
• Highly skilled in EEG pattern recognition. 
• Ability to provide a technical description of EEG patterns.
• Ability to work quickly and proficiently under stressful conditions.
• Understands the utility of current medications used in critical care and epilepsy management.
• Ability to clinically and electrographically recognize seizures and status epilepticus.