What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurodiagnostic Tech I -LCC EEG position at LCC EEG - UTMB Health Careers?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following Electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).
Position requires on-call and may be required to float to different campuses. Shifts may vary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. Must be registered by a UTMB approved agency within 24 months of hire. Current BLS certification.
Job Duties:
- Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
- Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
- Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
- Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
- Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
- Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
- Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
- Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
- Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
- Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
- Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
- Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
- Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
- Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
- Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
- Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
- Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
- Communicates clearly and professionally to all multidisciplinary team members, including nursing staff.
Salary:
| Salary commensurate with experience |
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