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Ochsner Health · 1 day ago

Neurodiagnostic Technician

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare since 1942. They are seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to conduct neurological testing procedures under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety and hospital regulations while providing care to patients with neurological disorders.

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Responsibilities

Performs the duties outlined for Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END) under supervision

Accurately takes and documents pertinent history from the patient or chart

Sets-up patients for appropriate study, EEG, EP, NCS, TCD or IOM

Measures/marks and accurately applies recording electrodes according to the International 10-20 Electrode placement system

Performs diagnostic studies with appropriate documentation and observation of the patient

Troubleshoots equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and using appropriate resources to perform study

Performs basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment, including electrodes/probes

Maintains professional development, clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Electroencephalography (EEG)Evoked Potentials (EP)Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM)BLS certificationBasic infection controlComputer proficiencyBuilding rapportEffective communicationCalm under pressureAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

None

BLS certification

Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment, including electrodes/probes

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally

Ability to build and maintain good rapport with patient and staff

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Ability to work effectively through changing priorities

Ability to work flexible schedule (extended shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.)

Preferred

Associate degree

2 Years Of Related Experience

R.NCS.T, R.EEG.T, R.EP.T, RVS, RCS, CLTM, or CNIM

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942