Neurodiagnostic Technician

General Summary of PositionPerforms all modalities of neurodiagnostic examinations to record patients' brain waves and monitor additional physiological phenomena.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to departmental, System Safety and infection control Program. Cleans, disinfects and maintains neurodiagnostic equipment as per department protocol. Reports patient or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Standard Precautions when appropriate.

Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and system billing requirements in a timely manner. Maintains statistics as required. Directs reports and confirmed EEG/EMG/EP's as per department protocol.

Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning, coordinating, and scheduling of neurodiagnostic tests in a timely manner. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Assesses the patient to determine their physical and emotional needs. Communicates information about specific tests) to the patients and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing. Assists in maintaining internal and external neurodiagnostic supply inventory.

Consistently performs technically adequate EEG tests. Performs standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures in the laboratory and in the critical care areas. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance of neurodiagnostic test. Enters required information prior to performance of neurodiagnostic test. Adapts procedures to a variety of clinical circumstances as well as the patient's age. Applies electrodes in non-standard locations, monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG and respiration, and devises the appropriate recording techniques when indicated by clinical circumstances during the recording. Prepares completed neurodiagnostic test (description, interpretation, plot waveforms, etc.) for physician review. Assists medical staff during special procedures. Participates in evaluation of new procedures and data collection.

Consistently performs technically adequate evoked potential tests. Demonstrates accurate visual acuity testing to determine appropriate stimulation settings. Determines patient's hearing threshold prior to performing the procedure. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance of evoked potential testing. Plots latencies, interpeak latencies and amplitudes of waveforms following evoked potential testing.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Demonstrates proficiency with neurodiagnostic equipment. Transmits stored neurodiagnostic tests and archives as appropriate. Edits patient information, test data and confirmed interpretations.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares written documentation, such as preliminary interpretations, individualized treatment plans and progress reports, as required by physician and department.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent required and
• Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology preferred

Experience

• Experience performing neurodiagnostic testing required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to recognize emergency medical situations.
• Ability to manage time effectively by setting priorities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
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