Neurodiagnostic Tech (Neurology/Alberta)

Extended Job Title
Neurodiagnostic Tech (Neurology/Alberta)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Conducts electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Requisition ID
34857BR

Optional Attachments
Transcript

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Prepare, operate and maintain electroencephalograph machines (e.g. equipment setup and data recording).
• Make the necessary adjustments when necessary.
• Technician must understand equipment and follow procedures.
• Must be able to correct for electrical and mechanical interference.
• Ensure patient safety at all times, clean and maintain machine between tests.
• Process data and results, communicate information to physician.
• Identification of ictal patterns, types of seizures and notification to physician in a timely manner.
• Obtain medical history of patients' neurological disorders and apply electrode to patients' head, chest, arms, legs or spinal columns depending on EEG procedure.
• Record medical history in EMR system.
• Display understanding and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Read and distinguish particular kinds of brainwave patterns.
• Monitor of patients' procedure.
• Adjust video cameras to keep patient in view and in focus, oversee and adequate function of EEG recording equipment, administer or monitor performance tasks.
• Maintain the integrity of the monitoring procedure, call appropriate personnel to assist when problems occur in a timely manner.
• Assist with request/process authorizations for services for EMU and EEG.
• Work with Verification Section to ensure required authorizations are submitted and finalized prior to services.
• Schedule and call patients, educate patients on test(s), inform patients on what is required before test(s) (EEG, EMU, Ambulatory EEG nerve conduction study& EMG).
• Overnight travel to outreach centers in West Texas to provide EEG services.
• Work with Medical Director & Clinic Manger to schedule patients for Outreach clinics in West Texas to provide services as needed to patients.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS or CPR required.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish. EEG Certification and/or registration.
• Trained in use & routine maintenance of equipment, recognition of ictal & interictal electrograhpic patterns, resultant expertise in the management of clinical seizures-related medical emergencies.

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Neurology Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments
Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Skilled Technicians

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related experience OR one year as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist Assistant in the HSC Neurodiagnostic Technologist Career Track.
• Prepares for American Board of Registration of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) registry with intent to register within 2 years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM

Air Force Specialty Code
4N0X1

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