Neurodiagnostic Tech I, EMU (Nights) (Monday through Thursday 10hour shifts 9p-7a)
UTMB Health
Neurodiagnostic Tech I, EMU (Nights) (Monday through Thursday 10hour shifts 9p-7a)
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
**Hot**
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2402991
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
To provide the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following Electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).
Position requires on-call and may be required to float to different campuses. Shifts may vary.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. Must be registered by a UTMB approved agency within 24 months of hire. Current BLS certification.
**Job Duties:**
+ Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
+ Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
+ Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
+ Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
+ Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
+ Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
+ Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
+ Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
+ Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
+ Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
+ Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
+ Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
+ Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
+ Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
+ Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
+ Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
+ Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
+ Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
+ Communicates clearly and professionally to all multidisciplinary team members, including nursing staff.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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