Neurodiagnostic Technologist I, Full-Time Nights

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare 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 with the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS).

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is required to maintain and improve their level of clinical and technical knowledge. Documents patient history in electronic medical records 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.

Essential Job Functions
  1. Explains procedure, answers pertinent procedure questions
  2. Obtains medical history and other relevant information from the patient or patient's chart
  3. Marks and measures patients with tape measure and grease pencil
  4. Utilizes paste and adhesive tape, applies electrodes according to the 10/20 System
  5. Obtains standard or extended recordings in outpatient areas or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU, or on the inpatient wards
  6. When indicated by the circumstances of the EEG recording, monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respiration
  7. Uses standard activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep, when appropriate. Additional stimulation to be performed on unresponsive/comatose patients
  8. Selects predetermined electrode combinations (montages)
  9. Programs special montages or adds electrodes with assistance from senior technologist
  10. Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them with basic troubleshooting techniques
  11. Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns, and recognize seizures
  12. Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition
  13. Detects instrument malfunctions and notifies chief tech, supervisor, or manager of problem and maintains a log of actions taken
  14. Assures work areas are kept clean, stocked, and organized in a safe, accessible, and efficient way, always maintaining Joint Commission standards
  15. 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

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