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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Neuro CNIM Technologist -Neurodiagnostics in Columbus, Ohio
Neuro CNIM Technologist -Neurodiagnostics Requisition ID 2024-49496 Category Allied Health Overview Neuro CNIM Technologist -Neurodiagnostics The EP Technologist will perform a wide variety of electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury and disease. The Technologist is responsible for preparation of the patient for testing and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. The Technologist must demonstrate competence defined as providing age-appropriate care and service to patients from the age of birth to 21-years, and selected adult patients. Schedule: (Full-time, Benefits Eligible) Location: Central Campus 700 Children's Dr Columbus, Ohio 43205 Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you can feel it. When you meet one of our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it, too. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Everyone Matters. We're 13,000 strong. And it takes every single one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids from around the world we'll never even meet. Kids who are living healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud Responsibilities Following established Policies and Procedures the incumbent is responsible for performing various EP and EEG procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease. These procedures include:EP procedures include: BAER Portable BAER SER Portable SER VER Portable VER Intraoperative Evoked Potential MonitoringEEG procedures include: Routine EEG Extended EEG Video EEG Extended Video EEG Half-day Video EEG Full-day Video EEG Portable EEG Portable Extended EEG 12 and 24-hour Video Telemetry EEG Extended Video Telemetry EEG Ambulatory EEG Ambulatory Video EEGSpecific tests may require the application of non-routine recording parameters. These tests may employ special recording techniques to record eye movements, muscle activity, ECG, chest wall movement, tongue movements, and nasal and oral air flow, among others. Testing may occasionally be necessary in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Room, patient's room, or at the off-site locations, e.g. Shrock Road facility. List of Duties: Adhering to all Policies and Procedures. Following age-related competencies. Accurately applying leads according to the International 10:20 System. Adapting recording methods and instrumentation to obtain results based on history, and clinical observation, Recognizing and eliminating artifact and electrical interference in order to obtain high quality tracings. Knowing and understanding EP, EEG, EMG, ECG, respiratory and oximetry patterns, as well as recognition of other physiologic patterns. Having a complete understanding of each instrument and its controls, as well as a knowledge of basic electronics and troubleshooting techniques. Displaying each patients' activity in an optimal fashion for clinical interpretation. Providing appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient-emergency situations