NeurodiagnosticTechnologist-II

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 system; is knowledgeable in EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results; maintains the patient safety in communication to other patient care support staff during EEG if needed;  continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use; performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions, knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored. 

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure, understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections; identifies and performs basic and intermediate  technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination; understands and flows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit; has knowledge of alternate montage protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied. 

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is familiar with the facility policies and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into electronic health records; contacts supervisory staff as appreciate for problems within the EEG unit, stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures; performs any other related duties that is consistent with patient and technical care for this level. 

Position Specific Role Responsibilities

                                              SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION and/or  EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Preferred: Enrollment in or graduation form a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired. 

Education Required: BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at time of hire

Experience Preferred: 6 months or more experience in Pediatrics desired.

                                       LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

                             Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required

Registry eligible or certification within 7 years of hire from American Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists

                                          KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows

Basic Anatomy and Physiology 

SKILLS:

Effective Communication

Team Orientated 

Technical troubleshooting skills

ABILITY TO:

Work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment

Work in scheduled and unpredictable situations