Neurodiagnostic Technician - PRN, Variable Shifts

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• Performs quality EEGs including awake and asleep studies, video EEGs, cerebral silence, photic stimulation, portable EEGs and other studies/procedures performed within the department.

• Performs calibrations and evaluations and adjusts the EEG instrument to the proper technical standards with emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical/electrical baselines in order to obtain top-quality EEG recordings.

• Performs EEGs in accordance with 10-20 system outlined by ACNS and in accordance with the Medical Director guidelines, departmental policies and departmental procedures on patients of all ages.

• Communicates with physicians and team members concerning patients. Examples may include test availability and email notifications to physicians concerning transfer of studies or change in patient condition.

• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening EEG tracings.

• Trainees, under close supervision, will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education -  High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school diploma. Completion of a formal neurodiagnostic program preferred.

• Experience - No previous experience required. Neurodiagnostic experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented

• Organizational skills

• Communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate basic understanding of interpretation of EEGs.

• Ability to maintains a high skill level of knowledge of EEG through ongoing education and information sharing.