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Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

CompanyFranciscan Health
LocationMerrillville, IN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1 year healthcare experience
  • within 2 years of hire Registered Electroencephalogram Technologist (R. EEG T)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

  • Provides a safe procedural environment by recognizing and responding to life-threatening situations.
  • Recognizes, documents and reports critical tests results to the designated interpreting physician.
  • Documents pertinent patient medical history, including current medications and circumstances surrounding reported symptoms.
  • Customizes the recording procedure appropriately as per referral evaluation, patient history or observed EEG waveforms.
  • Differentiates artifacts from cerebral or peripheral nerve responses and troubleshoots possible causes, documenting steps taken to alleviate such artifacts.
  • Disinfects testing room, equipment, and supplies in accordance with departmental/facility infection control policies.
  • Ensures procedures are appropriately logged, charged and distributed to the interpreting physician.
  • Identifies and monitors opportunities for performance improvement of services.
  • Determines any contraindications to testing or monitoring protocols based on patient history or physician orders.
  • Conducts EEG, and other neurodiagnostic testing, appropriate to the patient’s age and according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Participates in on-call rotation to provide off shift coverage, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certificate
  • 1 year Neuro diagnostics (EEG / sleep)