Overview:
Location: UF Health Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday | 9:00am-7:30pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Performs neurodiagnostic procedures under the direction of the Director of Neurodiagnostics and Medical Directors. Provides technical support for routine and specialized neurodiagnostic testing and assists with the instruction and training of students and junior staff as directed. As competencies are achieved, the EEG Technologist may perform advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including but not limited to Neonatal EEG, Evoked Potentials (EP), Long-Term Monitoring (LTM), and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) studies, in accordance with departmental policies and scope of practice. The selected candidate is required to complete the ASET LTM100 course within (30) days of hire and must obtain ABRET registry (R. EEG T.) within two (2) years of hire, if not already credentialed.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Neurodiagnostic procedures to include:
- Routine EEG procedures (Neonate, Infant, child, Adult, Geriatric)
- Routine Portable EEG
- ICU Portable EEG's with technologist
- EMU EEG's E. EP All ages when competencies are met
- EMU/LTM head care
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- WADA
- Use of Collodion Glue
- On call responsibilities when needed or dictated by hospital during emergency
- Maintains and operates Neurodiagnostic equipment
- Performs basic through advanced troubleshooting of equipment and system issues commonly encountered in clinical operations, including but not limited to amplifier connectivity, network connectivity, photic stimulation functionality, user login issues, and general hardware performance problems.
- Initiates and coordinates appropriate support with vendors and Information Systems (IS) for equipment maintenance, repair, and technical issues as needed.
- Adheres to departmental infection control policies and procedures for the cleaning and disinfection of all neurodiagnostic equipment.
- Ensures timely retrieval of equipment from patient rooms immediately upon disconnection of EEG leads, in accordance with department workflow and infection prevention standards.
- Continuing Education
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities, including completion of required continuing education units (CEUs), to maintain and advance neurodiagnostic knowledge and skills in support of ABRET certification and recertification requirements, as well as departmental standards.
- Participates in the monthly Quality Assurance (QA) program to support continuous quality improvement and adherence to departmental performance evaluations.
- Participate in monthly and annual competency assessments, including completion and documentation of ABRET-eligible CEUs, to ensure continued compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Provides support to the Department
- Assists with departmental operations across EEG, EMU, within UF Health.
- Supports Information Services (IS) related workflows, including coordination with Neuro Analysts to identify, retain, and document data that must be preserved outside of standard retention protocols for purposes of continued patient care, regulatory or compliance requirements, or legal matters.
- Assists with supply chain processes, including inventory management, and appropriate utilization of supplies.
- Supports billing-related processes by ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with departmental procedures.
- Completes required Turnaround Time (TAT) forms and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree required.
- Board eligible candidates with Neurodiagnostic experience may be considered in lieu of associate's degree.
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical healthcare experience required.
- Must complete the ASET LTM100 course within (30) days of hire.
- Must obtain ABRET registry (R EEG. T) within (2) years of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be highly self-motivated.
- Active BLS for Healthcare Providers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from a CAAHEP-Accredited Associate's degree or certificate program in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
- Currently enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
- Prior experience in a Neurodiagnostic, EEG, or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)
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