Neurophysiology Technologist I - PRN

Posted:
8/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Title:

Neurophysiology Technologist I - PRN

Department:

Neurophysiology

Job Description:

Shift: PRN (As Needed)

General Description:

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to this position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Records and identifies various Neurophysiology data in various settings.
  • After supervised orientation: obtains patient history, attaches patient electrodes and operates Neurophysiology equipment, during operation of equipment observe studies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentations to indicate disorders, artifact, and responsible for settings adjustments.
  • Cares for all age groups, sets-up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post study paperwork used to maintain patients files. Adheres to hospital / departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings.
  • Observes Neurophysiology data, and is willing to acquire new skills under direction of physicians, Nurse practitioner, manager, and technologists, including not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
  • Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to manager. Maintains clean environment including but not limited to equipment and workspaces.

General Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • Associate’s degree in science or health related field preferred.

Experience:

  • 1 or more years of experience in the Neurophysiology / Neurodiagnostics /Polysomnography field required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Become board eligible according to ASET Pathways within 3 years and Registered/Certified Neurodiagnostics Technologist strongly preferred within 5 years.
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to provide outstanding patient care.
  • Some general knowledge of physiology.
  • Cognitive and psychomotor skills required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills that allow relaying of information in a clear, concise, and calm manner.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
  • Basic knowledge of computers.

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