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Health First Neurodiagnostic Technologist I - EEG in Melbourne, Florida

*You may be eligible for a Sign on Bonus and Relocation assistance! *

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by committing to the Health First I-CARE Values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and be fully engaged in contributing to a positive and productive work environment of performing, and processing quality EEG tracings, following all Health First, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional manner.

Primary Accountabilities:

  1. Performs EEG studies appropriate to age and condition of patient according to lab protocols and standards.
  2. Acquires information and evaluates the patient prior to the procedure by reviewing patient’s medical record.
  3. Alerts Neurohospitalist and ICU team to the occurrence of non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity.
  4. Effectively communicates with all patients, physicians, and staff, including any delays to care team (nursing staff, Neurologist, and supervisor).
  5. Follows American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines.
  6. Comprehends anatomical correlation of EEG waveforms.
  7. Distinguishes normal adult EEG waveforms, variants and artifactual activity in the EEG record.
  8. Ensures all long-term monitoring EEGs are set-up to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.
  9. Maintains flexibility to adapt to changes in workflow processes and fluctuations in patient volumes and staffing needs.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *

  • Education: o Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and credential in an area of Neurodiagnostic specialty from the appropriate credentialing board, o OR Graduate of a Neurodiagnostic Technology program accredited by the committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT) and by the commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), o OR On-the-job training with one (1) year of acute clinical EEG experience.
  • Work Experience: At least one (1) year Neurodiagnostic Technologist experience.
  • Certification: o ABRET Registered EEG Technologist, OR, ABRET registry obtained within two (2) years of transfer/hire. o Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: o Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call. o Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. o Knowledge in routine and critical care EEG. o Ability to test in all patient populations; neonatal, pediatric and adults. o Ability to prioritize and multi-task. o Flexibility to meet variable shift and census needs.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in other modalities of Neurodiagnostic testing including Nerve Conduction studies, Evoked Potentials and/or Transcranial Doppler studies is a plus.

    *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *

  • Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.

  • Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
  • May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
  • May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease or water.
  • May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
  • May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
  • May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
  • Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.
  • May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Job: *Technicians

Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center

Title: Neurodiagnostic Technologist I - EEG

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne

Requisition ID: 074800

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