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Geisinger · 4 weeks ago

Neuro Technologist

Danville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization dedicated to caring for patients and communities. The Neuro Technologist will perform Neurodiagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and effective communication during testing, while also engaging in ongoing learning and technical troubleshooting.

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Responsibilities

Will perform Neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures

During procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the technologist will train under direct technical supervision

Is knowledgeable in correct Neurodiagnostic performance and recognition of clinically significant findings and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results

Maintains the patients’ safety through communication to other patient care support staff during testing if needed

Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use

Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions and cognitive function

Knows and recognizes drug and physiologic status effects on activity monitored

Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the diagnostic testing and answers questions regarding the procedure

Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections

Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination

Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the Neurophysiology unit

Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied

Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the Neurophysiology unit, stocks supply, and prepares patient rooms for Neurodiagnostic procedures

Qualification

Neurodiagnostic proceduresWaveform recognitionMedical terminologyTechnical troubleshootingElectrical safetyPatient assessmentArtifact identificationCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

previous neurodiagnostic or healthcare experience

Preferred

Associate's Degree

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915