Neurotechnologist III Position Available In Orange, Florida

Neurotechnologist III
Orlando, Florida
Clinical, Allied & Patient Care
No
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Varies
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
241506
Job Description
Position Summary

Job Title:

Neurotechnologist III

Dept:

Arnold Palmer Hospital Neurodiagnostics

Status:

Variable Full Time

Shift:

Varies
The Neurotechnologist III must have completion of an AMA-accredited training program in Electroencephalographic Technology, Electrodiagnostics or Electroneurodiagnostics field. Three (3) years clinical experience in the Neurodiagnostic field
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Our 156-bed pediatric hospital located in the heart of Orlando’s downtown campus is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our esteemed team. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned a “Best Children’s Hospitals” recognition by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by the patient-advocacy Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013 and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence for employing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wver possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
If you are a Neurotechnologist and you seek to contribute to the care of young patients, consider applying to join the team at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Neurodiagnostic Manager, the technologist performs electroneurodiagnostic testing in nerve conductions, Electroencephalograms and Evoked Potentials. The technologist must show competencies in Electroencephalograms, and 4 additional modalities (Long term monitoring, Ambulatory EEG, Nerve Conduction Studies, Epilepsy monitoring, Evoked Potentials and/or Intraoperative Brain Mapping).
Essential Functions

• Utilizes ASET and AAET guidelines appropriately to perform neurological procedures independently and completely on all ages.
• Greets patients and explains testing procedures to them.
• Facilitates all aspects of study completion, including, taking patient history, necessary paperwork charging, clipping and archiving.
• Troubleshoots equipment, inventories and stocks supplies.
• Knowledge of the diagnostic span and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Demonstrate and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices and techniques as recommended.
• Takes call as needed and responds in a timely manner.
• Serves as an educator/preceptor for staff and students as applicable.
• Able to independently assist neurologists with brain mapping as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  Qualifications
  Education/Training
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an AMA-accredited training program in Electroencephalographic Technology, Electrodiagnostics or Electroneurodiagnostics field.

Three (3) years clinical experience in the electroneurodiagnostic field and successful demonstration of electroneurodiagnostic clinical competencies may substitute for training program (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
Licensure/Certification

• Registration by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), CMET or American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (REEGT, CMET, REPT, REDT/RNCST) required.

Renewal according to the American Board of Registration and Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET): REEGT and REPT certification prior to 1997-no expiration date; for certification after 1997—renewed every 10years; for REPT certification after 2010-renewed every 5 years.

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.

Experience
Three (3) years clinical experience in the Neurodiagnostic field