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Children's Nebraska · 1 week ago

Neurodiagnostic Technician II / FT, 4 - 10 hour days, 0700-1730. Every 4th weekend. Minimal on-call.

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Children's Nebraska is the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, dedicated to providing excellent care for children. The Neurodiagnostic Technician II will perform multi-modality neurodiagnostic testing on pediatric and adult populations, ensuring high-quality tests and assisting neurologists in the interpretation and reporting of results.

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Responsibilities

Performs high quality neurodiagnostic tests on pediatric and adult patients according to department policy and in accordance with standards of practice

Gathers pertinent medical history to aid neurologist in the interpretation of data gathered during the testing

Prepares patient and caregiver for diagnostic exam by providing education/instruction at a level that is easily understood

Uses appropriate distraction techniques involving caregivers to aid in the successful completion of tests

Performs and records electroencephalography (EEG) and Long-Term Video Electroencephalography (LTVEEG)

Assists neurologists in the completion of and recording of electromyography (EMG)

Assesses and trouble shoots to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data collection. Coordinates schedules to assure timely completion of tests

Arranges schedules to prioritize patients and testing

Flexes workload to meet patient care needs

Is available and ready to begin testing at scheduled times; Communicates with caregivers any delays in start of testing Assists with the management of health information

Assists neurologists in the timely reporting of test results by proofreading and correcting errors prior to physician review

Takes appropriate actions to communicate with physicians and expedite test result reporting

Utilizes processes that facilitate charge capture and charge reconciliation of the procedure charges and professional fees

Utilizes processes that accurately record departmental statistical data Other duties include assisting in training and developing train new staff members to the Neurodiagnostic Tech I and Neurodiagnostic Tech II positions and Neurodiagnostic Students

Supervise contracted Neurodiagnostic students from specified schools in the clinical hospital setting

Orients Neurodiagnostic Techs and Neurodiagnostic Students to the equipment used at Children’s

Provides opportunities for directly supervised hands on learning in the clinical setting

Responsible for accurate completion and documentation of all procedures performed with new staff and students

Maintains adequate supply levels by monitoring, ordering and restocking supplies

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job

Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Qualification

Neurodiagnostic TrainingRegistered Electroencephalographic TechnicianBasic Life SupportElectroencephalography (EEG)Electromyography (EMG)Basic Computer SkillsEffective Communication

Required

Completed Neurodiagnostic Training Program that is CAAHEP Accredited and/or an ABRET Recognized Neurodiagnostic Training Program

R-EEGT - Registered Electroencephalographic Technician Must be board-eligible and requires successful completion of the written examination, within 2 years of program completion if currently working in Neurodiagnostics at Children's Nebraska as a Neurodiagnostic Technician. Or, must be board-eligible and requires successful completion of written examination within 2 years of hire

Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within 30 Days

Able to communicate effectively

Requires basic computer skills