Neurodiagnostic Technician

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Location:

Duke Hospital, (EEG Lab) Durham, North Carolina

Work Hours:

The options for 1st shift position are:

5/8s or 4/10 hour shifts

7am-7:30pm

7:30am-8pm

8am-8:30pm

6:30pm-7:00am

Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM). Level II and or level III EET experience is stronly preferred for this role.

Work Performed

Level 1 guidelines. - Perform one of the following END studies:

• EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Explains testing procedure to patient and family using age appropriate
• Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
• Sets-up patient for appropriate study to include: patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
• Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs. -
• Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room and equipment after each study. Utilizes down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations to include regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts and EEG OR. Performs needed maintenance on equipment to include communication of problem to co-workers, appropriate vendor or the supervisor.

Level 2 - Perform all duties of the Level 1. - Perform two of the following END studies:

• EEG, Evoked Potentials,
• Maintains registry in one of the following areas: EEG or Evoked Epilepsy Monitoring, and float resource to the sleep lab. Potentials.
• Has computer skills to correct duplicate file names, incorrect history numbers, starting patients under the wrong names, networking issues, lost files, appending patient studies, etc.
• Develops Clinical Standards and protocols.

Level 3 - Perform all duties of the Level 1 and 2. - Perform three of the following END studies:

• EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, Epilepsy OR, and float resource to the sleep lab. Maintains registry in one of the following areas: EEG, Evoked Potentials, or Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Troubleshoots equipment and lab issues independently, considered an equipment super user.
• Generate requisitions for patient studies.
• Processes daily charges.
• Perform minimum number of hours designated a year as charge tech.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Neurodiagnostic background preferred (NCS, EEG, SLEEP, IOM) but not necessary (Preference will be given to experienced techs)
• Medical background
• Works well within a team environment along with being a self-starter
• Interested in working with patients of all age groups
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good problem-solving skills

Level Characteristics

• Level 1 performs one modality of Neurodiagnostics, 10 hours of CE, selects 2 choices from a list of options for professional growth (e.g., member of national organization, committee work).
• Level 2 Level 2 performs two modalities of Neurodiagnostics, 12 hours of CE, selects 3 choices from a list of options for professional growth and maintains clinical ladder requirements.
• Level 3 Level 3 performs three modalities of Neurodiagnostics, 16 hours of CE, selects 5 choices from a list of options for professional growth and maintains clinical ladder requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Education: (All Levels) Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or comparable), biological, health science or related field strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in biological, health science or related field preferred.

Experience

Level 1: With Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or comparable), no experience required. With Associate's degree in a biological, health science, or related field, six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of non- patient care healthcare, laboratory, or research experience. With a Bachelor's degree in biological, health science, or related field, no experience required. With High School diploma, five years of clinical neurodiagnostic experience and registry/certification in one modality of Neurodiagnostic Technology required.

Level 2: Two years experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology required.

Level 3: Five years experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology required. A Bachelor's degree in biological or health science can substitute for two years of experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Level 1: Competency and/or registry/certification in one modality of Neurodiagnostic Technology preferred.

Level 2: Competency in two modalities of Neurodiagnostic Technology required. Registry/certification in one modality required.

Level 3: Competency in three modalities of Neurodiagnostic Technology required. Registry/certification in one modality required. Two registries/certifications preferred.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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