Neurodiagnostic Technologist I, Pediatric Epilepsy, Full-Time, Nights

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. In this role, you will perform restorative care activities with a patient-centered focus and provide surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for our patients. Under direct supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs standard procedures in an outpatient setting or as a portable study in the ER, ICU, radiology, or inpatient units. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is responsible for performing all neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance with the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is required to maintain and improve his/her level of clinical and technical knowledge. Documents patient history in the electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines. With minimal guidance, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist I will be able to determine the correct montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptiform activity or waveform morphology. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I plays a role in the general flow and operation of the lab

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Must have completed a clinical internship with a minimum of six (6) months’ experience working in a patient care environment doing EEG procedures, or one (1) year on-the-job training in an EEG department under direct supervision of Registered EEG Techs
Must obtain credentials within three (3) years of hire
Must hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must be proficient with the International 10-20 system
Must have entry-level knowledge of PC or Microsoft Windows
Must possess the EEG Technologist Competencies set forth by ASET’s National Competency Skill Standards

Nice To Haves

Graduated from an END [Electroneurodiagnostic] program or completed the ASET online EEG 12 module course certification
Must pass ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification

Responsibilities

Patient Interaction/History Taking
Explains procedure, answers pertinent procedure questions
Obtains medical history and other relevant information from the patient or the patient's chart
Routine EEG Recording/Electrode Application/Activation
Marks and measures patients with a tape measure and a grease pencil
Utilize paste and adhesive tape, and apply electrodes according to the 10/20 System
Obtains standard or extended recordings in outpatient areas or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU, or on the inpatient wards
When indicated by the circumstances of the EEG recording, monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respiration
Uses standard activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep, when appropriate. Additional stimulation is to be performed on the unresponsive/comatose patients
Instrumentation/Montages
Selects predetermined electrode combinations (montages)
Programs special montages or adds electrodes with assistance from a senior technologist
EEG Review/Wave Recognition
Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them with basic troubleshooting techniques
Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns and recognize seizures
Equipment Maintenance/Work Area
Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition
Detects instrument malfunctions and notifies the chief tech, supervisor, or manager of the problem, and maintains a log of actions taken
Work Space
Assures work areas are kept clean, stocked, and organized in a safe, accessible, and efficient way, always maintaining Joint Commission standards
Professional Growth
Takes responsibility for professional growth through participation in conferences, in-services, lectures, seminars, local & national meetings, and/or by reading journals