Job Information
Omaha Children's Hospital Neurodiagnostic Technician II / FT, Mon-Fri, 10 hr shifts + call, bonus $5000 in Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: FT, Mon-Fri, 10 hr shifts + call, bonus $5000 (external candidates only)
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Performs multi-modality neurodiagnostic testing on pediatric and adult populations.
Essential Functions
Performs high quality neurodiagnostic tests on pediatric and adult patients according to department policy and in accordance with standards of practice. • Gathers pertinent medical history to aid neurologist in the interpretation of data gathered during the testing.
Prepares patient and caregiver for diagnostic exam by providing education/instruction at a level that is easily understood
Uses appropriate distraction techniques involving caregivers to aid in the successful completion of tests
Performs and records electroencephalography (EEG) and Long-Term Video Electroencephalography (LTVEEG)
Assists neurologists in the completion of and recording of electromyography (EMG)
Assesses and trouble shoots to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data collection. Coordinates schedules to assure timely completion of tests
Arranges schedules to prioritize patients and testing
Flexes workload to meet patient care needs
Is available and ready to begin testing at scheduled times; Communicates with caregivers any delays in start of testing Assists with the management of health information
Assists neurologists in the timely reporting of test results by proofreading and correcting errors prior to physician review
Takes appropriate actions to communicate with physicians and expedite test result reporting
Utilizes processes that facilitate charge capture and charge reconciliation of the procedure charges and professional fees.
Utilizes processes that accurately record departmental statistical data Other duties include assisting in training and developing train new staff members to the Neurodiagnostic Tech I and Neurodiagnostic Tech II positions and Neurodiagnostic Students.
Supervise contracted Neurodiagnostic students from specified schools in the clinical hospital setting
Orients Neurodiagnostic Techs and Neurodiagnostic Students to the equipment used at Children’s
Provides opportunities for directly supervised hands on learning in the clinical setting
Responsible for accurate completion and documentation of all procedures performed with new staff and students
Maintains adequate supply levels by monitoring, ordering and restocking supplies
Education Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited college or university in a neurodiagnostic technology program or certification. Candidates may be considered with on-the-job training if they have a current and valid American Board Registration Electroencephalographic Technologists Society (ABRETT) Required and
Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate effectively
Requires basic computer skills
Licenses and Certifications
Must be board-eligible and requires successful completion of the written examination, within 2 years of hire Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and
EEG-R - Electroencephalographic Technician Registration within 2 years of hire Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
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Requisition ID : 21281