NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH

The Neurodiagnostic/OR Technologist demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. This individual, under limited supervision, provides high quality EEGs, EPs, NCVs, Ambulatory EEGs, Transcranial Doppler Studies and all aspects of Intraoperative Monitoring. Operates several different types of machines and computers, and provides a safe and comfortable environment for patients. The Neurodiagnostic/OR Technologist has clinical contact with patients in all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the age appropriate care guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.

• Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and WE CARE Values of Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
• Has clinical contact with patients in all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the age appropriate care guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• The main responsibilities for this position are:
• Performs EEGs and Ambulatory EEGs using the 10/20 International System of head measurements, proper electrode application, proper protocol for infants, cerebral death and to prove abnormalities; troubleshoots record for elimination of artifact and/or technical problems Performs Evoked Potential testing with proper electrode application for test ordered and proper stimulation of correlating central nervous system pathways; performs nerve conduction velocity testing per specific physician protocol and/or direction Performs Transcranial Doppler studies per departmental protocol
• Performs intraoperative monitoring for all types of neuro cases with proper peripheral and cortical leads attached for monitoring
• Assesses the patient before surgery and confers with surgeon on proper monitoring technique that will be used during surgery making sure that the pathway at risk is monitored
• Keeps an accurate and concise note throughout surgery procedure describing what is being done surgically at any particular time and what is happening physiologically to the patient
• Keeps physician informed during surgery of test changes, after careful troubleshooting to eliminate technical errors
• Able to troubleshoot technical errors quickly and resolve problems in the operating room so monitoring can resume
• Completes paperwork as required on all testing procedures for charts, files and physicians
• Maintains proficiency in all computer functionality necessary to perform job duties (HIS, PACS, QC, email, etc.)
• Cleans electrodes, monitoring equipment and patient rooms
• Communicates with manager, co-workers and physicians about changes, ideas, concerns and problems within the lab
• Works as a team with technologists in, safety, Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements, along with continuous quality improvements in the everyday routine functions of the lab
• Reports operational, functional and system problems to the manager
• Promotes positive customer and employee relations by projecting a favorable corporate image through professional, courteous and effective interactions with customers, staff and physicians
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered or Registry-eligible in EEG and/or EP

Preferred: Five years of clinical experience in Neurodiagnostic Testing Procedures; one to two years experience in OR monitoring

Good verbal and written communications skills essential

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• EEGs, Evoked Potentials, and intraoperative monitoring
• Ability to apply monitors and electrodes to patients
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment and to troubleshoot problems
• Ability to move heavy equipment around and assist patients in moving.
• Able to understand physiology changes and effects on waveforms during anesthesia, sleep, seizures, etc.
• Able to communicate and empathize with patients
• Ability to work with little or no supervision in a competent manner
• Ability to analyze and make proper judgment calls for all areas of department including, but not limited to, patient testing, patient convenience and prioritization of duties

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Frequent sitting, walking, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling.
• Frequent talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision.
• Frequent depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision.
• Frequent field of vision.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing.
• Occasional balancing, stooping, crouching, squatting.