Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley · 2 months ago
Certified Neurodiagnostic Tech (IONM), EEG Neurodiagnostic Labs - Full Time, Rotating shifts (08HR)
500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$63.84/hr - $71.89/hr
1+ years expStanford Health Care Tri-Valley is a renowned healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Certified Neurodiagnostic Tech to join their Neurodiagnostic Lab Department. The role involves performing advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) and EEG, to evaluate the functioning of patients' nervous systems during various surgical procedures.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s)
Performs complex multi-modality Intraoperative Neuromonitoring studies including EEG, EMG, and all Evoked Potentials (SEP, BAER, VER) during neurosurgical, vascular, orthopedic, and otolaryngology surgeries
Performs cortical stimulation/ functional mapping studies to determine sensormotor and language cortex
Performs cranial nerve stimulation during neurosurgical and otolaryngology cases
Performs EEG recordings during Amytal (WADA) testing
Performs Electrocorticography (ECOG) intraoperatively
Performs Long Term Monitoring for Epilepsy (LTME) with scalp and intracranial (strip, grid, and depth) electrodes
Performs Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) during complex surgical procedures
Performs standard EEGs and all Evoked Potential modalities in the laboratory and patient care areas
Performs Ambulatory EEGs (AEEG)
Programs and maintains computerized Event Detection recordings and computers in LTME for identification of suspected epileptic data
Performs Nerve Conduction Studies including Sensory and Motor conductions, F-Wave measurements, and H-Reflex studies
May assist physicians in the performance of EMG testing
Performs Transcranial Doppler Studies (TCD) in the Neurodiagnostic Labs, at the patient bedside, in the operating room, and other specialized locations
Performs Autonomic Nervous System Tests to evaluate Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and Sudomotor functioning including Tilt Table evaluations
Performs Thermoregulatory Sweat Test (TST), including all aspects: powder preparation, chamber controls, test procedure, maintenance and emergency procedures
Demonstrates competency in multiple electrode application techniques
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED High school diploma or GED equivalent
Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation and/or equivalent formal training approved by the Medical Director
Eighteen (18) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work independently, under stressful conditions
Knowledge and practice of electrical safety relevant to Neurodiagnostic equipment
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area – sufficient to do basic troubleshooting and to report to support services
Knowledge (extensive) of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
Knowledge of neuroanesthesia agents and their application to intra-operative monitoring
Skill: good technical aptitude
Must be able to work On-Call shifts
Registration by the American Board of Registration of EEG and EP Technologist (ABRET) in: Electroencephalography (EEG), or Evoked Potentials (EP), or Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), or Autonomic Testing (CAP), or Credential from Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) as Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (RPSGT), or Certification from the American Association of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) in Nerve Conduction Studies- Electromyography (EMG)
Company
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (formerly ValleyCare) provides high-quality care rooted in science and compassion to support the health and well-being of its community in the East Bay and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Reena Jadhav
Board Member, Chair Comp & Workforce
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