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10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Neurodiagnostic Tech I
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A Neurodiagnostic Technician or Technologist operates equipment used to monitor brain and nerve activity, and administers tests to patients. Works with patients with injuries or neurological conditions. Explains test procedures; customizes tests as needed; monitors and calibrate equipment; provides test results to physicians and specialists.
$52,992 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Day (United States of America) Location Outpatient Center in
Schaumburg Job Description General Summary:
The Neurodiagnostic Tech I is an entry to mid-level position in the Epilepsy Center/Clinical Neurophysiology. This position performs neurodiagnostic testing procedures within the Neurodiagnostic Scope of Practice as set by ASET-The Neurodiagnostic Society. Procedures will be performed according to their competence. Neurodiagnostic procedures include but are not limited to: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction Studies, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in the operating room, Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring, and Intensive Care Unit Continuous EEG Monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities but may be responsible for assisting with orientation of new technologists.Essential Job Functions:
Obtains physiologic data from the central and peripheral nervous system; analyzes and reports the results in a manner consistent with internal competencies, credentialing, and scope of practice. Recognizes and corrects physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts as appropriate. Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings. Provides anticipatory guidance to patients/families for preparations to be made for their test. Explains test procedures to patients/families using age appropriate guidelines. May assist with the necessary activities for scheduling patients for tests. Prepares reports, maintains logs, records test results, performs record keeping for EPIC charges and database maintenance. Orders supplies and reviews inventory of the department. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to neurodiagnostic practices as required for their role. Reviews, annotates, clips, and archives neurodiagnostic recordings. Keeps up to date in information and knowledge in neurodiagnostics, equipment, computers and mandatory yearly education. Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations within neurodiagnostics. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High school diploma required. Two years of college or equivalent preferred, or 1-2 years experience performing EEG is preferred. Neurodiagnostic program graduate or completion ofASET EEG
Curriculum required. Registration preferred in EEG (R. EEG T.) or Registration in Evoked Potentials (R. EP T.) byABRET:
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation or Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R. NCS. T.) by AAET American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists. Basic Life Support Certification required. Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds. Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments. Education High School Diploma/GED (Required) (BLS)- Basic Life Support
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