Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Overview

To perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Electroneurodiagnostic .Technologist.  To perform clerical duties as needed for department.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures as ordered and according to accepted policy and procedure.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor patients’ comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Obtain and record patient identification and medical history.
• Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians’ orders or established protocol.
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Check, test, and maintain equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
• Display ability to perform standard electroneurodiagnostic procedures on all age groups.
• Display ability to establish a good rapport with customers and display care, concern, and confidentiality to customers.
• Organize and plan work according to priorities established by departmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with nursing floors and escort concerning patient matters.
• Be prepared for emergency situations which may arise while patient is in the department. Annual recertification in CPR is required.
• Must be adaptive and flexible to handle situations because of emergencies, changing workload, personnel shortages, new instrumentation, new procedures, changes in procedures, disasters, and/or unsuspected events.
• Must be motivated to perform at a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be mentally alert and perceptive to problems that arise through irregularities in procedure and/or instrumentation and report immediately to the Supervisor.
• Must be able to make decisions using independent judgment and to discuss with others opportunities which arise and possible solutions. Displays accountability.
• Must have basic understanding of EEG to monitor Long Term patients.
• Must have a basic understanding of neuroanatomy, electronics, and neurodiagnostic instrumentation.
• Must keep recording room, instruments, and materials used clean and in good and safe working condition.
• Perform clerical duties for department such as processing, log sheets, typing, faxing reports, recording meeting minutes, and answering phone.
• Able to take call according to policy.
• Responsible for checking email each shift and for communicating with Co-Workers and Supervisors.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of training from an accredited EEG Technology program or at least one (1) year on-the-job training under the direction of a Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.  Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Working Conditions

WORK CONTEXT

• Must be able to cooperate and work as a team with staff and patients.
• At times must be able to cope with challenging situations when caring for patients.
• Requires working with patients who have health issues.
• Exposure to disease, infection and body fluid may occur.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Frequently able to stand, walk, kneel, sit, bend or crouch with good balance.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer monitor in a quiet room more than half the time while remaining vigilant.
• Must be able to maneuver over uneven or rough surfaces.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for 50 feet.
• Assist in turning and positioning patients weighing up to and beyond 200 lbs.
• Must be able to reach overhead to retrieve and/or replace objects.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

OTHER JOB FACTORS

• Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and communicating with others on the job.
• Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.