Neurodiagnostic Tech II -Per Diem - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

*Position covers Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center AND Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center*

1. Must be able to work independently in a wide variety of hospital environments (ICU, regular floor) with patient types including neonate through adult patient populations.
2. Obtains relevant patient history and uses this information to guide testing. Explains the procedure to the patient. Demonstrates respect for the patient and family. Follows all patient safety guidelines and ensures a safe environment.  
3. Demonstrates knowledge and competency of medications and their effects on EEG studies.  
4. Displays competency using the 10-20 international electrode placement system with head measurement. Precisely applies electrodes. Recognizes and eliminates artifacts by troubleshooting and correcting when possible. Selects appropriate sensitivity settings and montages. Obtains quality data, ensuring technical quality regardless of patient’s age or disability.  
5. Monitors patients during testing. Works collaboratively with physicians who are responsible for the interpretation and clinical correlation of results. Reviews data during the recording to ensure validity and interpretability.  
6. Responsible for initial set up and timely maintenance of ongoing long-term testing. Monitors skin integrity and reports skin breakdown to nursing.
7. Knowledgeable in communicating an emergency and able to care for patient during seizures.  
8. Accurate and timely data collection. Submits all required information for data logs with attention to detail and accuracy.  
9. Equipment maintenance: ensures proper care and handling of all equipment and ensures that preventable damage does not occur. Maintains headboxes and other peripheral equipment to protect integrity and ensure long-term viability. Professionalism: timely and respectful communication with nursing staff, physicians, and colleagues. Promotes self-growth and development. Collaborates as needed to ensure a satisfactory experience for the patient. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED Required.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Graduate/Certificate from a Neurodiagnostic Program OR candidates who have sufficient on the job experience/training that satisfy the requirement with department approval will also be considered, provided they meet all other position requirements.
• 2 years of experience 

Relevant Experience:

• Experience with MEG procedures preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with EPIC and NATUS preferred.
• Clinical Neurodiagnostic internship preferred.

License/Certification (required):

• BLS CPR required within 30 days of hire.
• Must have R. EEG T. or be able to sit for the ABRET registration exam within 1 year of hire.