Summary:
***Up to 5,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates***
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III performs EEG, evoked potentials, nerve conduction study testing, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. This is an advanced level position for highly skilled and knowledgeable specialists with a minimum of five years' experience in neurodiagnostic testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
(60%)* Perform adult and pediatric neurodiagnostic testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring in accordance with established protocols, age specific guidelines, and national competency standards.
(10%)* Document relevant clinical observations and prepare technical summary for physician review. Identify and report critical test results to interpreting physician or supervisor/manager.
(10%)* Assist in orientation and training of students and new employees.
(5%)* Describe normal and abnormal clinical manifestations, waveforms, patterns, and clinical events observed during testing. Identify physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
(5%)* Maintain proper documentation of patient appointment schedule, entering charges, and entering results in the electronic health record in compliance with HIPAA�s Privacy Rule.
(5%)* Practice infection control standards relating to patient and equipment; maintain work area in an organized and sanitary manner.
(5%)* Attend continuing education seminars to increase knowledge and proficiency and obtain continuing education credits as required for recertification. Participate in mandatory education, in-service meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Certifications and Licensures:
Credential:ABRET: Am Bd Reg of Electroneurodiagn
Equivalent Experience: Board certification by a nationally recognized accreditation body (ABRET, ABEM, or AAET) is required.�Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or;�Board registry in EEG (R. EEG T.) and nerve conduction studies (CNCT, RNCST) or;�Board certified in EEG (R. EEG T.) and long-term EEG monitoring (CLTM).
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Required Education:
Education: TECH
Equivalent Experience: Graduate of a CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) or 1-2 years college level courses with emphasis in allied health, anatomy & physiology. Completion of ASETs Core EEG Curriculum within 36 months of hire or board certified in EEG (R.EEG T). Bachelor's degree preferred.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Information:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform tasks and other miscellaneous duties including patient appointment reminders, order/stocking supplies as assigned.
May be assigned to other MyMichigan Neurodiagnostic Testing locations to ensure optimal staffing and patient care throughout the healthcare system.
Participate in on-call rotation to meet departmental needs outside of regularly scheduled hours.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS:
Minimum of five years patient care experience performing neurodiagnostic patient testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including fine motor skills. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education):
Education: TECH
Equivalent Experience: Graduate of a CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) or 1-2 years college level courses with emphasis in allied health, anatomy & physiology. � Completion of ASET�s Core EEG Curriculum within 36 months of hire or board certified in EEG (R.EEG T). Bachelor's degree preferred.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Comments:
Credential:ABRET: Am Bd Reg of Electroneurodiagn
Equivalent Experience: Board certification by a nationally recognized accreditation body (ABRET, ABEM, or AAET) is required. Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or; Board registry in EEG (R. EEG T.) and nerve conduction studies (CNCT, RNCST) or; Board certified in EEG (R. EEG T.) and long-term EEG monitoring (CLTM).
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
