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parklandhospital

Neurodiagnostic Technologist-EEG /Epilepsy

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*Schedule: Fulltime Nights

Primary Purpose
Performs routine and complex Neurodiagnostic procedures for patients as directed, providing physicians diagnostic tools with which to treat patients.

Minimum Specifications


Education

  • Must have a High School diploma or GED. Eligibility Pathways, and ENDT (Electroneurodiagnostic Technology)


Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year experience.


Equivalent Education and/or Experience


Certification/Registration/Licensure

  • Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before date of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
  • Current incumbents in the role as of 8/1/2023 must obtain a health care provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification no later than 11/31/2023.


Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

  • Must be able to perform routine EEG procedures independently.
  • Must be able to distinguish EEG abnormalities and respond appropriately.
  • Must be able to learn advanced EEG procedures.
  • Must be able to work with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Must have good communication skills necessary in handling difficult and severely ill patients.
  • Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.
  • Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the performance of routine Neurodiagnostic procedures for use by physicians as a diagnostic tool. May perform complex Neurodiagnostic procedures as skills advance.
  • Maintains electrodes, reviews and edits patient data to provide interpretable results. Completes all paperwork.
  • Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees, physicians, patients and family members.
  • Responsible for stocking supplies and preparing test areas. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment as skills advance in order to ensure effective operations.
  • Follows established infection control guidelines.