Performs various neurodiagnostic procedures, including EEG and long-term epilepsy monitoring, to study electrical brain activity for neurological diagnosis. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of an electroneurodiagnostic program or an associate/bachelor degree in neuroscience or a related field. Candidates must possess BLS certification and have at least one to four years of relevant experience depending on their educational background.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality improvementElectrocorticographyPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationFine motor skillsBasic life supportEquipment assemblyNeurodiagnostic proceduresLong term epilepsy monitoringWada testingElectroencephalographic (EEG) testingIntracranial grid monitoringIOM procedure monitoringNeurological disorder diagnosis
Job description
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.
If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Performs a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures to evoke, record, and study electrical physiological brain or nerve activities for use in diagnosing neurological disorders.
Demonstrates competency and functions independently utilizing appropriate judgment in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Essential Functions - Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
Evaluates and identifies patient needs prior to and during testing and initiates appropriate action. - Administers electroencephalographic (EEG) tests to measure, record and obtain complete and accurate tracings of electrical impulses of the brain for interpretation by physician. - Performs Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring and all procedures for epilepsy surgical work-up to include electrocorticography, Wada’s, and intercranial grid/strip monitoring. - Under guidance, will set up, monitor and disconnect IOM procedures. - Communicates with physicians/neurodiagnostic lab supervisor/lead regarding testing needs of patient. - Serves as a resource on neurodiagnostic procedures to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Maintains good working relationships with department management, peers and other hospital staff. - Acts as a team member by identifying personal goals, and supports departmental and hospital goals.
Communicates and collaborates towards the successful attainment of these goals by offering input, ideas and solutions utilizing the CW Quality improvement (PDSA) model. - Attends education offerings and meetings identified for department.
Education
- Completion of an electroneurodiagnostic (END) program Required or - Associate's Degree in Neuroscienses or related field Required or -
Bachelor's
Degree in
Neurosciences or related field
Required
Experience: - 1+ years of EEG experience Preferred or - 1+ years of EEG experience Preferred or - 2+ years In lieu of the above, four years of EEG experience or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is acceptable. Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated superior knowledge of neurodiagnostic procedures. - Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with the client, family, physician and other interdisciplinary staff in order to achieve optimum results. - Must be able to work flexible hours to meet patient and departmental needs. - Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time. - Ability to push or pull equipment up to 20 lbs. - Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 10 lbs. - Ability to lift and move neonatal through adult patient populations. - Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills. Licenses and Certifications: - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required Patient Care Responsibility - Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!
