Lead Neuro Tech Clinical/Ed Connecticut Children's Medical Center - 3.7 Hartford, CT Job Details 3 hours ago Qualifications
REEGT HIPAA
compliance Laboratory equipment maintenance Customer service Safety regulations Writing skills Presentations for conferences or internal meetings HIPAA Windows EEG monitoring Healthcare privacy protection Neurological devices Desktop applications Infection control regulations Managing projects Handling patient inquiries Patient education Cross-functional collaboration Routine maintenance projects Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.
Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities:
- Prepares and performs EEG procedures according to EEG Lab guidelines
- Clinical/technical resource of expertise for the EEG Lab
- Responsible for oversight of logs for the EEG Lab
- Responsible for training and educational oversight of all EEG Lab staff
- In collaboration with the Medical Director and management, develops all competencies, validations and quality assurance tools to measure staff effectiveness and quality.
- Safety "Coach" representing the EEG Lab and attends Employee Safety Committee Meetings.
- Performs Clinical investigations, safety/environmental rounds reporting results to QI department.
- Assist Management with operational activities i.e. operational analytics, supplies and equipment procurement as needed.
- Coordinates accreditation/reaccreditation efforts in collaboration with management and medical director.
- Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs as well as trouble shooting skills of all EEG equipment.
- Clinical review of orders: collaborate with medical director and other clinicians to ensure performance of the appropriate clinical exam Assists manager to create the staffing grid and ongoing adjustments.
- Manage staff and patient schedules to ensure appropriate staff ratios and needs i.e. maintain continuous monitoring on LTMS?EMUS and OR case weekend coverage
- Assist with Coordinating clinical components of outpatient, urgent or inpatient requests.
- Oversee staff training, including development and implementation of orientation, in-services, and educational offerings for all Neurodiagnostic technologists
I, II, III & IV
- Maintain ongoing Clipping and Pruning
- Review and evaluate EEGs studies to provide direct educational feedback to staff
- On call coverage rotation Other duties as assigned
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical performance feedback, including observational reviews to the Department Manager for use in annual reviews.
- Coordinates and resolves clinical pre-testing related requirements
- Assists to adjust patient schedule/load as required
- Establishes clinical performance improvement initiatives and metrics
- Manages safety events for the Neurodiagnostic as required. Represents management in Safety Huddles.
- Performs staff check-ins to ensure educational/operational needs are met.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Associate degree preferred 5 to 7 years of clinical EEG experience is preferred Position Specific Job Education and/or Experience N/A LICENSE and/or
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Registered EEG Technologist. Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists as well as complying with all certification requirements. Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate (CLTM) or Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate within 3 years of employment in role. Maintain Current CPR or BLS Healthcare certification Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required
N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF
- Policies and procedures related to functional unit(s) supported to include Hospital and EEG lab
- Amicable Inter-relationships between functional areas
SKILLS:
- Attention to detail and able to problem solve
- Customer service
- Critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Presentation skills
- Strong communication and follow-up skills
- Effective written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Project Management
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
- Evaluate and perform routine maintenance and care of EEG related equipment
- Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs
ABILITY TO
- Review and evaluate EEGs to provide direct educational feedback to staff
- Analyze complex situations and apply policy
- Coordinate and resolve clinical pre-testing related requirements
- Provide patient education utilizing Neurodiagnostic Lab specific protocols
- Respond to Neurodiagnostic patient's procedural-related inquiries
- Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
- Demonstrate experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment and/or patients
- Able to work both independently and work alongside multiple discipline team;
- Able to multi-task
- Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities;
Work Environment:
- Work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
- Able to promote and maintain a high quality positive work environment