What are the responsibilities and job description for the UofL Hospital is hiring: Neurodiagnostic Tech-CE, Epilepsy Video Monitoring, Jew position at UofL Hospital?
Overview
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality electroencephalogram studies on patients throughout the hospital including, but not limited to, EMU, ICU, and outpatients as requested. The role also requires the ability to monitor long-term EEGs (ICU and / or EMU) for abnormal activity and to take immediate steps to notify appropriate parties of the findings per hospital policy. The technician has a thorough knowledge and proficiency of his / her job and strives to provide the highest quality of patient / testing / care. The technologist is proficient in the care and diagnostic testing of Neonatal (birth to discharge), Adolescents (12 - 17 years), Adult (18 - 65 years), and Geriatric (66 years and older). The technician presents a pleasing professional manner to the patient, staff, and visitors and maintains open communication with the department and staff physicians. The technician supports and contributes to the department and hospital objectives / mission while adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The technician will assist the Supervisor / Department Director with the orientation / training of new employees. The technician will continually strive for personal improvement and keep abreast of the changing modalities within the field. The technician will assist with administrative and secretarial duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assess / prioritize daily workload and communicate with peers to divide / prioritize workload.
- Evaluate patient testing needs per patient history and physician order. Maintain awareness of individual patient needs; contact physician / patient floor for clarification of order if necessary.
- Measure each patient’s head using the International 10 / 20 system of electrode placement. Scrub each electrode site using appropriate cleansing medium. Apply electrodes with appropriate medium. Check impedance to assure impedance is within acceptable limits.
Qualifications
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