Requisition ID: 61476

Location: Presence St Francis Hosp

Location Address:
355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Neurology Technician I is responsible for performing all neurodiagnostic tests, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NVC), Evoked Potential studies, and Long Term EEG monitoring as ordered to provide information to interpreting MD. Establishes efficiency in scheduling and coordination of diagnostic testing. Ensures all test are performed according to established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Calibrates equipment and performs quality control checks.

Obtains relevant patient medical history and documents each patient's record according to department standards. Provides patient instructions regarding procedure.

Accurately apply electrodes, non-invasive stimulation devices, and holter recorder per policy. Activates devices and record responses. Records EEG while observing, monitoring, and documenting patient responses

Measures and calculates muscle and nerve responses and makes adjustments to minimize artifact and identify significant abnormalities. Monitors patient responses and enter data into computer.

Retrieves printed reports, tags and plot patient data information, and documents each patient's record according to department standards.

May assist physician with needle sticks and record responses as well as Measures and calculates muscle and nerve responses while entering data into computer.

Provides physician with significant findings to facilitate scanning and interpretation.

Ensures patient charges and/or credits are entered into the CCS system.

Participates in orientation and training of staff.

Transports patients to and from the department.

Provides and maintains a safe environment and report variances to management.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees

Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED required. One to two years' clinical experience in neurodiagnostics required.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Registration by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) preferred. CPR certification required.

Business Unit: Presence St Francis Hospital

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability