Advanced Neurodiagnostic Tech - FT - Days - EEG

Company: El Camino Health
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE1Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours80Work ShiftDay: 8 hoursJob Description

Following established ECH guidelines; the Neurodiagnostic Technologist performs and records Electroencephalographic (EEG), Continuous EEG (c.EEG), and Transcranial Doppler (TCD), and other advanced ND modalities and procedures. Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II performs advanced Neurodiagnostic procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials held under general technical supervision. This role is eligible for EEG Charge Tech assignment. May be requested to perform routine EKG and/or Stress Test Procedures within candidate's skill set and/or level of training.

Qualifications

Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired. Equivalent EEG training may be approved by the Medical Director and/or EEG Manager based on candidate's other qualifications or level of experience.

Eligible for/or successful completion of the EEG examination for registration by the American Board of Registration of EEG Technologists (ABRET).

Significant experience in advanced EEG modalities such as Transcranial Doppler (TCD), Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM), Evoked Potentials (EP), Long Term Monitoring for Epilepsy (LTME), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and/or Polysomnography (PSG) preferred.

Minimum three years of experience in the performance of EEG procedures in a patient care environment.

Experience withmore than multiple age groups (NICU, pediatric and/or adult) preferred.

Knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Knowledge of collodion application

Knowledge and practice of electrical safety relevant to Neurodiagnostic equipment

Knowledge of computer equipment and software used in functional area

Strong, well-developed communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and able to work independently, under stressful conditions

EKG experience is preferred; candidate must be willing to cross-train

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

R. EEG T. credential: EEG examination for registration by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (ABRET) required within 12 months of hire.

Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) Certification within six (6) months

Current BLS certification

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)An Equal Opportunity Employer:

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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