Neurodiagnostic Assistant - PRN
Cincinnati Children'sAbout the role
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnostic Evaluations - Possesses the ability to independently and accurately hook a patient up to EEG equipment and start the study, ensuring network access.
Job Knowledge and Skills - Performs neurodiagnostic testing procedures. Maintains currency in field through continued education such as participation in credentialed courses and attending seminars. Understands and practices appropriate emergency-response actions and always ensures patient safety. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment. Can operate independently, utilize resources, and efficiently produce quality work. Training of new staff is within the scope of this position. Other duties as assigned.
Lab and Equipment Maintenance - Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems, makes repairs or reports issues to leadership promptly. Maintains necessary supplies and equipment. Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families.
EEG Acquisition - Measures, marks, and accurately apply, and removes electrodes in a responsible, efficient and caring manner, according to the international 10-20 system. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards. Writes a comprehensive patient history. Explains test procedure to patient and family members. Possessess the ability to independently perform routine, ICU and LTME studies on all patient populations including neonates, critical care patients, and patients with behavior difficulties, according to the laboratory's standards.
Documentation and Data Management - Accurately enter patient information into database. Can navigate Epic and Natus and utilize appropriate data. Capable of documentation in EEG record of events.
Neurodiagnostic Assistants assist EEG Technologists in gathering excellent data for physician interpretation. A Neurodiagnostic Assistant is an entry-level position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of departmental training program and Core Curriculum established by ASET within 18 months of hire
No directly related experience
Must obtain BLS Certification within 1 month of hire and maintain BLS Certification
Neurodiagnostic Assistants must successfully obtain the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) credentialing for Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) within two years of hire into this position and it must be maintained moving forward
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Department
Neurology
Employee Status
Stand By
FTE
0
Weekly Hours
0
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$22.18 - $27.73
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for
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