Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary: The Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant is a support position in the Epilepsy Center and/or Clinical Neurophysiology areas, with duties designed to be flexible to meet the specific needs of the department. The ND Tech Assistant assists the Neurodiagnostic Technologists by facilitating the workflow of the department. Individuals in the ND Assistant role will have demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to achieve results in a team environment. Active participation in an intensive EEG training program will be required including the completion of ASET online learning modules. Completion of internal competencies as well as hands on coaching required to successfully transition into the Neurodiagnostic Technologist role. This role is a 12-month long Neurodiagnostic training program. It will start as a day shift and then will rotate to night shift about halfway through program.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association required.
Minimum of one year of college classes required.
Entry level personal computer or Microsoft Windows knowledge
Ability to move machines and patients weighing more than 25 pounds.
Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience working as a C.N.A., Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, or other Allied Health professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Neurodiagnostic Techs with tasks for the successful acquisition of routine and/or video EEG data for patients as requested.
Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to the ND Technologists.
Disconnects patient from the electrodes, cleans and removes equipment from the patient room at the conclusion of the study.
Performs cleaning of equipment, bed rail pads, and restocks supplies as needed. All equipment and supplies will be cleaned according to policy and maintained in the appropriate dirty/clean holding areas.
Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
Actively completes EEG 200-211 courses through the ASET program.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program