Neurodiagnostic Technician

Under direct supervision performs routine neurological tests to include EEGs (Electroencephalograms). May perform basic visual and auditory evoked potentials for use in diagnosis of neurological disorders.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs electroencephalograph tests (EEG) on patients in order to record patient brain waves and nervous system responses.

A. Attaches electrodes to precise locations on the patients scalp and body in order to precisely record brain activity.

B. Explains procedure to patients to help eliminate fears/concerns and interviews patient to obtain required medical information to ensure safety during procedure.

C. Makes proper adjustments to EEG equipment including baseline adjustments and changes to the placement of electrodes on the patient in order to obtain the best recording or to record activity in specific areas of the brain as requested by a physician.

D. Observes patient responses to external stimuli Analyzes waveforms during testing by noting patient movements/seizures and responses to external stimuli. Marks recordings with pertinent clinical observations for review by a physician.

E. Notifies physician if patient has difficulties during the procedure. May ask the physician for sedatives to help a patient sleep during monitoring.

2. Under direct supervision performs evoked potential testing which is the response by the brain to an external stimulus in order to provide quantitative and objective measures of sensory functioning.

A. Performs evoked potential testing in order to determine the integrity of specific nerve endings in the motor strip of the brain.

B. Monitors responses to external stimuli during testing by noting patient movements and responses to external stimuli. Marks recordings to indicate possible neurological disorders for review by a physician.

C. Makes adjustments to evoked potential monitoring equipment to properly record brain activity as needed.

D. Operates stimulating equipment safely to include click stimulator and pattern reversal stimulator for study of neurological abnormalities or deficits.

3. Cleans adjusts and performs routine maintenance and repair on EEG and evoked potential equipment.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. College courses in anatomy physiology and biology are preferred.
• One year general healthcare experience such as providing patient care in a health care environment performing the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant with experience in Neurology. One year experience performing EEGs Evoked Potentials or Polysomnograph testing is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of neurophysiology and neuroanatomy is required to record and analyze patient brain activity.
• Ability to apply the principles of EEG and evoked potential monitoring to record patient brain activity for the purpose of diagnosing neurological disorders. Ability to acquire the principles of electrical safety as it relates to the safe operation of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to operate maintain and perform simple repairs on EEG and evoked potential monitoring equipment.
• Highly effective verbal communication skills are required to explain procedures to patients and work with neurologists to explain changes in brain activity during EEG and evoked potential monitoring.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her populationspecific and age needs

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $28.82$40.35

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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