Neurodiagnostic Technologist (EEG Tech)- Neurology PRN

Department:

37104 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Neurology: EEG

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Midshift, nights and/or weekends

Major Responsibilities:

• Provision of high quality neurodiagnostic testing in a timely and cost effective manner. This may include, but is not limited to electroencephalographic testing (routine, inpatient, outpatient, portable, extended (with or without video).
  •     1)Obtain pertinent patient history from patient/parent/caregiver/chart
  •     2)Applies electrodes (probe) in proper positions, checks integrity of application, calibrates as necessary.
  •     3)Records EEG data with standard montages for either adult/pediatric/neonatal as appropriately determined. Modifies montages as appropriate for patient diagnosis or per physician instructions.
  •     4)Recognizes artifact and troubleshoots to eliminate artifact. Documents any changes in patient condition/events while recording EEG data. Also mark any potential abnormalities.
  •     5)Uses activation procedures as appropriate for each patient.
• Patient Satisfaction
  •     1)Participates in departmental activites to improve/maintain patient satisfaction (AIDET,service recovery, new initiatives).
  •     2)Participates in Advocate wide initiatives as appropriate.
• Departmental Documentation
  •     1)Charges patient in appropriate system
  •     2)Maintain daily statistics/log of departmental activity.
  •     3)Prepare physician documentation.
  •     4)Ensure appropriate report of procedure is completed and in patient record.
  •     5)Ensure reports are faxed to the referring doctors.
• Maintenance of EEG lab and supplies
  •     1)Maintains adquete inventory of supplies in department
  •     2)Appropriately stores supplies in department
  •     3)Informs manager/supervisor of any special department needs
  •     4)Keeps work area/department/equipment clean and orderly
  •     5)Keeps work area safe, notifies manager/supervisor of any safety concerns.. Completes online safety event report when needed.
  •     6)
• Equipment
  •     1)Maintain equipment in optimal working order
  •     2)Contacts Bio-Med or Building Opertions as needed for equipment repair
  •     3)Maintain working knowledge of all departmental equipment
• Professional/Personal Growth Activities
  •     1)Completes all Advocate mandatory education
  •     2)Particpates in 70% of team meetings
  •     3)Reviews current literature. Keep himself/ herself up to date with changes in EEG technology field.
  •     4)Participates in departmental/hospital wide projects and activities as assigned
  •     5)Assist in orientation and training of new associates/students .
  •     6)
• Scheduling
  •     1)Patients will be scheduled for outpatient procedures through central scheduling or departmental scheduling.
  •     2)Inpatients will be scheduled according to departmental standards for triage.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school education 1-2 years formal EEG training or experience Eligible to sit in EEG board exam

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication, people and organizational skills Experience w