Neurodiagnostics Tech

Description

Neuroscience Group has a full time .8 position available for a team-oriented Neurodiagnostic Technologist. The END Technologist prepares patients for and conducts routine electroneurodiagnostic (END) procedures and collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results. Procedures include routine and ambulatory EEG, BAER, VER, SSEP, and assist with EMG/NCV studies. Travels to offsite locations with Physicians to perform EMG/NCV.

For more than thirty years, Neuroscience Group has provided excellent neurologic care for the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin. Ours is the only medical facility in the area that combines neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedic spine surgery, interventional and non-interventional pain management and physical therapy. Our practice has grown to over 50 providers and serves patients in nine outlying clinics scattered throughout the region. Our mission is to improve lives by providing the very best in brain, spine and pain care and we do that by living our company core values: compassionate care, teamwork, fiscal responsibility, continuous learning, leadership and community involvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs END procedures under direct supervision and in accordance with the standards and protocols of the laboratory.
• Verifies identity of patient and provides adequate patient ID on all studies.
• Protects patient confidentiality.
• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner and with appropriate impedances. Demonstrates competency in multiple electrode application techniques.
• Documents a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record, and family members including neurological symptomatology and medications.
• Evaluates the patient for comprehension and ability to cooperate. Utilizes approved methods to improve patient cooperation/relaxation.
• Educates the patient and/or family on the test procedure, interacting on a level appropriate to the patient's age and mental capacity.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages, and use of activation procedures.
• Recognizes artifacts (patient, instrumental, or environmental). Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Attends to patient needs while in the department.
• Ensures patient safety at all times. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate actions to take during emergency situations. Ensures electrical safety to patient and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental infection control standards relating to patient, equipment, and electrodes. Complies with department/institution guidelines for handling of infectious/hazardous materials.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Verifies appropriate calibrations and makes adjustments, if necessary. Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to manager promptly.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, their families, lab staff, physicians, and other members of the clinic staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of neuroanatomy, physiology, basic electronics, electrical safety, END instrumentation, pattern recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence END procedures.
• Reviews studies with interpreting physician and implements suggestions for quality improvement.
• Successfully competent to independently review and clip Ambulatory EEG studies.
• Learns to perform additional and advanced END procedures by supervised practice with increasing independence.
• Performs clerical duties as required including scheduling of procedures, archiving of studies, and charge entry.
• Expands knowledge by participation in conferences, in-services, and independent study.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Associate degree or higher and completion of an END program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or equivalent experience for those with previous training is required.
• National professional credentials (ABRET) in EEG are preferred. If not already Registered, REEGT Registry required within two years of hire.
• Current BCLS certification is required.

BENEFITS:

At Neuroscience Group we offer a very competitive salary. In addition to great pay we also offer the following benefits:

• No nights, No weekends, No holidays, no call!
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with a generous employer contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Short Term Disability available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Generous PTO and Sick Banks
• 401(k) with guaranteed employer contribution, Profit Sharing, and a Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Walking trails at our Neenah Location
• Employee Assistance Program
• Timber Rattler tickets
• Holiday party, summer picnic, and annual recognition for years of service
• Annual Employee Appreciation Day