Neurodiagnostic Technologist III - Saginaw

Summary

• ***Up to 5,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates**
• The Neurodiagnostic Technologist III performs EEG, evoked potentials, nerve conduction study testing, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. This is an advanced level position for highly skilled and knowledgeable specialists with a minimum of five years' experience in neurodiagnostic testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• (60%)
• Perform adult and pediatric neurodiagnostic testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring in accordance with established protocols, age specific guidelines, and national competency standards.

• (10%)
• Document relevant clinical observations and prepare technical summary for physician review. Identify and report critical test results to interpreting physician or supervisor/manager.

• (10%)
• Assist in orientation and training of students and new employees.

• (5%)
• Describe normal and abnormal clinical manifestations, waveforms, patterns, and clinical events observed during testing. Identify physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.

• (5%)
• Maintain proper documentation of patient appointment schedule, entering charges, and entering results in the electronic health record in compliance with HIPAA�s Privacy Rule.

• (5%)
• Practice infection control standards relating to patient and equipment; maintain work area in an organized and sanitary manner.

• (5%)
• Attend continuing education seminars to increase knowledge and proficiency and obtain continuing education credits as required for recertification. Participate in mandatory education, in-service meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: ABRET: Am Bd Reg of Electroneurodiagn

Equivalent Experience

• Board certification by a nationally recognized accreditation body (ABRET, ABEM, or AAET) is required.� Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or;� Board registry in EEG (R. EEG T.) and nerve conduction studies (CNCT, RNCST) or;� Board certified in EEG (R. EEG T.) and long-term EEG monitoring (CLTM).
• Qualification
• Source:
• Essential: true
• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience

• Within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Qualification
• Source:
• AHA
• Essential: true

Required

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience

• Graduate of a CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) or 1-2 years college level courses with emphasis in allied health, anatomy & physiology. Completion of ASETs Core EEG Curriculum within 36 months of hire or board certified in EEG (R.EEG T). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Education
• Specialization:
• Essential: true

Other Information

• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform tasks and other miscellaneous duties including patient appointment reminders, order/stocking supplies as assigned.
• May be assigned to other MyMichigan Neurodiagnostic Testing locations to ensure optimal staffing and patient care throughout the healthcare system.
• Participate in on-call rotation to meet departmental needs outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS: Minimum of five years patient care experience performing neurodiagnostic patient testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring preferred.
• PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including fine motor skills.
• May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Light.
• Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience

• Graduate of a CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) or 1-2 years college level courses with emphasis in allied health, anatomy & physiology. � Completion of ASET�s Core EEG Curriculum within 36 months of hire or board certified in EEG (R.EEG T). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Education
• Specialization:
• Essential: true

Other Comments

Credential: ABRET: Am Bd Reg of Electroneurodiagn

Equivalent Experience

• Board certification by a nationally recognized accreditation body (ABRET, ABEM, or AAET) is required. Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or; Board registry in EEG (R. EEG T.) and nerve conduction studies (CNCT, RNCST) or; Board certified in EEG (R. EEG T.) and long-term EEG monitoring (CLTM).
• Qualification
• Source:
• Essential: true
• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support