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Metro Health Neurodiagnostics Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Metro Health (now the University of Michigan Health-West) is looking for Neurodiagnostics Technician.
The Neurodiagnostics Technician supports the Neurodiagnostics department by completing physician orders for testing on both inpatients and outpatients. Testing includes both EEG testing as well as Evoked Potential testing. EEG testing is done by applying electrodes to the patient's scalp to record brain activity. Evoked Potential testing examines the auditory, visual, and somatosensory pathways by placing electrodes on the patient's body and scalp and applying a stimulus to derive averaged responses.
Requirements:
- Obtains certification as a registered EEG technician within one year of hire
- High School diploma or GED required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider required
- Knowledge of windows-based computer systems
- A minimum of one year college level health sciences courses or an education background which includes training in other allied health profession
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as needed
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Perform EEG and Evoked Potential testing in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- Care for and maintain EEG and Evoked Potential equipment.
- Set-up and calibrate equipment
- Apply electrodes according to guidelines set up by the lab protocol
- Operate EEG and Evoked Potential recording equipment and accessories
- Monitor EEG and EKG throughout study, recognize artifact from seizure data, note and correct equipment malfunctions
- REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION
- Process and file Neurodiagnostics reports
- Able to perform essential duties in the EPIC system
- Recognize and record clinical and physiological events
- SAFETY-RISK MANAGEMENT
- Collaborate with physicians, supervisor and other staff to coordinate the patient's care and maintain smooth operations
- Ensure safety and welfare of all patients
- LEGAL ISSUES: PATIENT/FAMILY RIGHTS
- Maintains patient privacy and protects the rights of patients. Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information and records.
- COMMUNICATION
- Technician must be able to recognize chief neurological complaints, interview patients, communicate with physician or team leader to clarify unclear orders
- STAFFING
- Provide a minimum amount of on call coverage
- PROFESSIONALISM
- Demonstrate punctuality to work and meetings and accepts responsibility for attendance and adherence to work schedule.
- Demonstrates initiative by seeking opportunities to assist others
- Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
