Tupelo
NEUROLOGY CONSULTANTS
Full Time - Day

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

Job Description

* Performs quality Electroencephalograms (EEG) on newborns, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Electromyograms (EMG) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Auditory Evoked Response (AER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Visual Evoked Response (VER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Somatosensory Evoked Potential (AEP) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Prepares patients for Nerve Conduction studies and performs all followup calculations and documentation.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring these modalities.* Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing.* Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.* Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.* Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care. Maintains inventories, makes copies* Properly cleans reusable equipment, and maintains liquid sterilant according to manufacturer instructions.* Performs maintenance and calibration on all testing equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.* Serves as a resource person for other departments.* Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.* Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.* Shares "On Call" duties with other Neurodiagnostics staff.**Requirements:*** The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and technology associated with the various studies performed. * A minimum of two years experience is preferred. * CPR required. * Voluntary credentials desirable. * Computer skills adequate to interact with the various testing systems required. * The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements:

Licenses

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Education

You must have the following education to apply:
High School Diploma or GED