Neurophysiology Technologist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• 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.

Duties and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Associate’s degree in science of health related field.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) or more years of experience in the Neurophysiology / Neurodiagnostic / Polysomnography field.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 10.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 4.00