Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Neurodiagnostic Tech in El Paso, Texas
38900BR
Extended Job Title:
Neurodiagnostic Tech
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:
38900BR
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.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP polices, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
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, Transcript
Job Type:
Part 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 website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .
Job Group:
Skilled Technicians
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.
Preparation for American Board of Registration of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) registry with intent to register within 2 years after eligibility preferred.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
HM
Air Force Specialty Code:
4N0X1
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .
