Neurodiagnostic Technologist I, Full-Time Nights
1 week ago
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I in the Neurophysiology Department.
Under direct supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs standard procedures in an outpatient setting or as a portable study in the ER, ICU, radiology or inpatient units. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is responsible for the performance of all neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET), the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is required to maintain and improve his/her level of clinical and technical knowledge. Documents patient history in electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines. With minimal guidance the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I will be able to determine the correct montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptiform activity or waveform morphology. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I plays a role in the general flow and operation of the lab.
Essential Job Functions
- Explains procedure, Answers pertinent procedure questions
- Obtains medical history and other relevant information from the patient or patient's chart
- Marks and measures patients with tape measure and grease pencil
- Utilize paste and adhesive tape, applies electrodes according to the 10/20 System
- Obtains standard or extended recordings in outpatient areas or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU or on the inpatient wards
- When indicated by the circumstances of the EEG recording, monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respiration
- Uses standard activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep, when appropriate. Additional stimulation to be performed on the unresponsive/comatose patients
- Selects predetermined electrode combinations (montages)
- Programs special montages or adds electrodes with assistance from senior technologist
- Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them with basic troubleshooting techniques
- Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns, and recognize seizures
- Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition
- Detects instrument malfunctions and notifies chief tech, supervisor or manager of problem and maintains a log of actions taken
- Assures work areas are kept clean, stocked and organized in a safe, accessible and efficient way, always maintaining Joint Commission standards
- Takes responsibility for professional growth through participation in conferences, in-services, lectures, seminars, local/national ,meetings or by reading journals
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must have completed clinical internship with a minimum of six (6) months’ experience working in a patient care environment doing EEG procedures or one (1) year on the job training in an EEG department under direct supervision of Registered EEG techs
- Must obtain credentials within (3) years of hire
- CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Must be proficient with the International 10-20 system
- Must have entry level knowledge of PC or Microsoft Windows
- Must possess the EEG Technologist Competencies set forth by ASET’s National Competency Skill Standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduated from an END [Electroneurodiagnostic] program or completed ASET EEG on-line 12 training modules certification
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time, 0.90FTE
- Shift: Nights
- Unit/Department: Neurophysiology- Hyde Park
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Night shift, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary between Sunday-Saturday. You may be scheduled to work rotating weekends.
Why Join UsWe’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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