Neurodiagnostic Tech,EEG/Eplsy

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary Purpose: Performs routine and complex Neurodiagnostic procedures for patients as directed, providing physicians diagnostic tools with which to treat patients.

Minimum Specifications

Education

-Must have a High School diploma or GED. Eligibility Pathways, and ENDT (Electroneurodiagnostic Technology)

Experience

- Minimum one (1) year experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

NONE

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before date of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

- Current incumbents in the role as of 8/1/2023 must obtain a health care provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification no later than 11/31/2023.

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

- Must be able to perform routine EEG procedures independently.

- Must be able to distinguish EEG abnormalities and respond appropriately.

- Must be able to learn advanced EEG procedures.

- Must be able to work with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

- Must have good communication skills necessary in handling difficult and severely ill patients.

- Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.

- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the performance of routine Neurodiagnostic procedures for use by physicians as a diagnostic tool. May perform complex Neurodiagnostic procedures as skills advance.

2. Maintains electrodes, reviews and edits patient data to provide interpretable results. Completes all paperwork.

3. Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees, physicians, patients and family members.

4. Responsible for stocking supplies and preparing test areas. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment as skills advance in order to ensure effective operations.

5. Follows established infection control guidelines.

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