Neurodiagnostic Technologist
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Danville, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of Neurodiagnostic performance and recognition of clinically significant findings
- Ability to maintain patient safety during testing
- Basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition
- Knowledge of relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices
- Ability to perform patient assessment related to care
- Understanding of drug and physiologic status effects on activity monitored
- Effective communication with patients and healthcare staff
- Ability to maintain correct electrode connections
- Basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination
- Understanding of digital equipment and electrical safety within the Neurophysiology unit
- Knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and equipment settings
Responsibilities
- Perform Neurodiagnostic procedures according to facility policy and procedures
- Train under direct technical supervision for procedures not yet mastered
- Maintain patient safety through communication with patient care support staff during testing
- Continue to learn and apply EEG waveform recognition and relevant medical terminology
- Perform patient assessment related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies and cognitive function
- Communicate the purpose of diagnostic testing to patients and answer questions
- Identify and perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification
- Contact supervisory staff for problems within the Neurophysiology unit
- Stock supply and prepare patient rooms for Neurodiagnostic procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills