Neuroscience Technologist I | Neurological Services | Full-time

Overview

Performs full range of routine to complex neurological EEG studies, including Evoked Potentials (BAER, AER), EMU and bedside video EEG procedures in both inpatient and outpatient setting on adults and pediatric patients, or performs routine to complex Nerve Conduction studies, including Evoked Potentials (VER, BAER, SSEP) in outpatient setting, and assisting provider during EMG procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

In this role the Neuroscience Technologist will perform the following job duties:

• Perform a full range of routine to complex neurological EEG studies on adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct EEG procedures, including bedside video EEG monitoring and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) studies.
• Perform Evoked Potential testing, including Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) and Auditory Evoked Response (AER) studies.
• Perform routine to complex Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) in the outpatient setting.
• Conduct Evoked Potential studies, including Visual Evoked Response (VER), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER), and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP).
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during Electromyography (EMG) procedures as needed.
• Provide high-quality neurodiagnostic testing while adhering to established clinical protocols and patient care standard

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours:

Days: 

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Completion of accredited AMA Program in Neurodiagnostic Technology which includes Electrodiagnostic components.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to perform all testing consistent with testing guidelines
• Acquired skills and training to perform proficient and accurate EEG, Nerve Conduction and other physiological testing
• Strong analytical skills, capacity to work with and effectively communicate with acute and chronically ill patients and the circumstances that surround these patients

Licensure/Certifications

Required: BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred: ABRET registered (R.EEGT.). Will accept Board Eligible AAET certified RNCST or CNCST. Will accept Board Eligible

Experience 

Required: 1-2 years Acute care hospital setting or other healthcare related field

Preferred: 3-5 years of experience

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups