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MetroHealth
Neurophysiologic Monitoring Technologist-Neurology EEG Lab
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$59,454 / year median in Ohio
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours:
40.00Shift:
8a-430p, 2-3 days per week The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.Summary:
Provides neurophysiologic monitoring that helps in the assessment of the functional integrity of the peripheral and/or central nervous system. Monitors data output and maintains appropriate documentation. Conducts clinical Electroencephalogram (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP) and/or Nerve Conduction/Electromyogram (NCV/EMG) testing to collect information pertinent to the interpretation of the test of neonatal through adult patients in both the inpatient and outpatient arena. Intraoperative procedures include, but are not limited to, electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (SSEP/MEP), electromyography (EMG), electrocorticography (ECOG) during vascular, orthopedic, urologic, or neurosurgical operative procedures. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the MetroHealth System.Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic (END) training program or 5 years of recent experience in Neurophysiologic Monitoring or Intraoperative Monitoring. Students may be considered if actively enrolled in an accredited END training program, are in good academic standing, have completed 2 clinical rotations, and successfully complete the program within 12 months of hire. Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) in EEG or obtains within two years of hire/job date. Possesses one or more of the following or obtains within three years of the hire/job date:- Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by ABRET, (or)
- Certification with nerve conduction velocity (NCV) by ABRET and/or American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- Certification in Long Term EEG Monitoring (CLTM) by ABRET Possesses current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtains within 90 days of hire.