About the position
The Neurodiagnostic Technician Registered Lead is trained to operate EEG Machines in effort to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain primarily to assist in the diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorders. The NTR Lead is responsible for providing and administering Neurodiagnostic procedures ordered by physicians. The NTR Lead will gather and document a patient's medical history, explain the testing procedure, prepare the patient for the procedure, and perform the procedure adhering to general electrodiagnostic and lab standards (per standard policy manual). NTR Lead is responsible for reporting critical findings to the physician. The above process is to be completed with primary emphasis on safety of the patient, and ensuring a quality study. The NTR Lead is also responsible for maintaining patient and department related documentation. The NTR Lead will also have the responsibility for not only the EEG but also the EMU programs when on duty or in the absence of the Administrator, which includes accountability for the quality of patient care, the performance of the staff, assisting in the development and management of the budget, and the orientation, education, and development of the staff. Work schedule varies according to department need. Predominate contacts include administrators, department heads, supervisors, physicians, employees, patients, visitors, and community representatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide and administer Neurodiagnostic procedures ordered by physicians.
- Gather and document a patient's medical history.
- Explain the testing procedure to patients.
- Prepare patients for procedures and perform them adhering to standards.
- Report critical findings to the physician.
- Maintain patient and department related documentation.
- Oversee EEG and EMU programs in the absence of the Administrator.
- Assist in the development and management of the budget.
- Participate in the development and implementation of in-service education.
- Ensure yearly competencies are completed by all EEG techs.
- Evaluate delegation among staff members.
- Provide constructive feedback to staff members.
- Identify areas of improvement for staff and develop action plans.
- Maintain the area according to established standards and guidelines.
- Assess, guide, and direct the unit in the absence of the Administrator.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an EEG training course/curriculum or completed two years of college or Associate's Degree in health care within 18 months of assuming the NTR Lead position.
- Registered EEG Technician within 18 months of assuming the NTR Lead position.
- Two to Three years EEG experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the field of Neuro-diagnostics.
- Experience in an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) setting.
- Experience in hooking up and monitoring long term ICU-EEG studies.
- Associate of Science Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree.
