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Bronson Healthcare · 4 months ago

Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Full Time, 3rd Shift - Kalamazoo, MI

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is a compassionate and resilient organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. They are seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist who will conduct various neurological tests including EEGs and EMGs, while ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Greets patients, escorts patients to testing room and explains the examination process and procedures

Conducts electroencephalograms (EEGs) and other neurological tests, such as evoked potentials, electrocerebral silence, nasopharyngeal, brain mapping, sleep deprivation, ambulatory, and long-term video monitoring EEGs. Nerve conduction studies/EMGs, electrooculograms (EOGs), interoperative monitoring (IOM), and other Neurological tests on inpatients and outpatients

Conducts regular and stat exams in the Neurodiagnostics Department and also in surgery, the emergency room, the patient’s room and elsewhere. Assists physicians with specialized neurological tests when requested or as necessitated by the patient’s condition

Applies electrodes to precisely specified surface areas of the patient’s head in order to obtain brain wave measurement (EEG); applies other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient’s body to obtain measurements, such as EKGs, EMGs, EOGs, air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation

Measures patient's head and other body parts and marks points where electrodes are to be placed

Attaches electrodes to predetermined locations, and verifies functioning of electrodes and recording instrument

Operates appropriate equipment and recording instruments to conduct and record testing

Monitors patient response on recording tracings, oscilloscopes, and other electronic equipment

Carefully observes patient response/behavior during testing process either directly or via closed circuit TV. Records observational notes on tracing or graphs to eliminate from consideration physiological measurements caused by such activities as sudden noises, opening eyes during sleep tests, body movements, etc

Recognizes arrhythmias, abnormal respiratory patterns, any convulsive movements or other signs of distress; calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed

Studies data, prepares written reports and/or enters information into computer detailing tests performed, summarizing data, and other pertinent information, such as patient’s medical history, completed patient questionnaires, previous tests conducted, presence and type of abnormality for analysis by physician or other health professional

Maintains the patient testing area in a clean and orderly fashion. Disposes of contaminated materials, changes linen, cleans electrodes, and prepares diagnostics area for next patient

Maintains instruments and equipment in a clean and functional condition. Performs minor repairs calibrations, and adjustments on equipment. Brings to the attention of supervisor the need for special service or maintenance

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments in Neurodiagnostic techniques

Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for Neurodiagnostic Technologists that have been newly hired or need additional training needs for new procedures

Demonstrates excellent customer service when answering the phone

Qualification

Neurodiagnostics certificationExperienceBLS certificationComputer proficiencyHuman relation skillsCustomer service orientationLeadership skillsPositive attitude

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years experience and/or training in the hospital or elsewhere to learn the many aspects of neurodiagnostics practiced at Bronson (EEG, EMG, Evoked Potential, IOM); or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be certified/registered in at least one area of Neurodiagnostics: EEG (R. EEGT), EMG (R. EDT), or IOM (CNIM) within 3 years after you meet ABRET, AAET, ABEM eligibility requirements

BLS required within six months after hire

Possess the ability to operate a Personal Computer and basic computer programs used in the department

Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, physicians and other in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation, including verbal and written communication, problem solving and assertiveness

Must have a customer service orientation

Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures

Must demonstrate a positive attitude

Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time

Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients

Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required

Greets patients, escorts patients to testing room and explains the examination process and procedures

Nerve conduction studies/EMGs, electrooculograms (EOGs), interoperative monitoring (IOM), and other Neurological tests on inpatients and outpatients

Conducts regular and stat exams in the Neurodiagnostics Department and also in surgery, the emergency room, the patient's room and elsewhere

Assists physicians with specialized neurological tests when requested or as necessitated by the patient's condition

Applies electrodes to precisely specified surface areas of the patient's head in order to obtain brain wave measurement (EEG); applies other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient's body to obtain measurements, such as EKGs, EMGs, EOGs, air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation

Measures patient's head and other body parts and marks points where electrodes are to be placed

Attaches electrodes to predetermined locations, and verifies functioning of electrodes and recording instrument

Operates appropriate equipment and recording instruments to conduct and record testing

Monitors patient response on recording tracings, oscilloscopes, and other electronic equipment

Carefully observes patient response/behavior during testing process either directly or via closed circuit TV

Records observational notes on tracing or graphs to eliminate from consideration physiological measurements caused by such activities as sudden noises, opening eyes during sleep tests, body movements, etc

Recognizes arrhythmias, abnormal respiratory patterns, any convulsive movements or other signs of distress; calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed

Studies data, prepares written reports and/or enters information into computer detailing tests performed, summarizing data, and other pertinent information, such as patient's medical history, completed patient questionnaires, previous tests conducted, presence and type of abnormality for analysis by physician or other health professional

Maintains the patient testing area in a clean and orderly fashion

Disposes of contaminated materials, changes linen, cleans electrodes, and prepares diagnostics area for next patient

Maintains instruments and equipment in a clean and functional condition

Performs minor repairs calibrations, and adjustments on equipment

Brings to the attention of supervisor the need for special service or maintenance

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments in Neurodiagnostic techniques

Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for Neurodiagnostic Technologists that have been newly hired or need additional training needs for new procedures

Demonstrates excellent customer service when answering the phone