Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Performs
electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
- Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures.
- Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
- Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
- Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions.
Education Requirement:
- Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.
- Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred.
Certifications:
- Registered or eligible for registration by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, preferred.
- BLS certification, required.
Skills:
Effective computer operations and technology skills.
Experience:
- One year of experience in a patient care environment, or equivalent education, required.
- Electroencephalography experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
