Neurodiagnostic Technician Trainee Program

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Neurodiagnostic Technician Program

Job Summary:

The Neurodiagnostic Technician Trainee Program is an innovative on-the-job training program and will be 12 months in length. You will learn to perform many tests that diagnose problems with the brain and nervous system, as well as sleep disorders. As a trainee, you will use state-of-the-art digital equipment to record electrical patterns throughout the brain and nervous system, which result in valuable data needed to diagnose and treat conditions like epilepsy, seizure disorders, strokes, degenerative brain disease, and more. You will learn to perform procedures on all ages, assist in identifying patient and family learning needs and provide pertinent information to the patient and/or family in a manner that can be easily understood by them.

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NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN TRAINEE PROGRAM DETAILS:

• 12-month training program.

• Training will take place Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | four (4) days per week | eight (8) hours per day.

• Onsite at VUMC.

• The program includes daily lectures, online homework assignments, and frequent knowledge assessments.

• The program begins with hands-on learning in our practice laboratory before you transition to clinical areas where you learn under the supervision of neurodiagnostic preceptors.

• The program is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level clinical experience and a pathway into allied health professions.

• Upon successful completion of the program, you will be assigned to work 40 hours per week at one of the VUMC locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance.

• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.

• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.

• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members. Please maintain this formatting

• Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.

• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.

• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

• DIAGNOSTIC TESTING: (Novice): Demonstrate proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.

• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: (Novice): Possess sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.

• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & DOCUMENTATION: (Novice) Possess sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• PATIENT EVALUATION: (Novice) Possess sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to conduct a patient evaluation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Capable of effectively assessing the relative merits of alternative products or services.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

• Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

• These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made