[Hiring] Continuous Monitoring Technologist @NEUROVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS LLC

Role Description Under general supervision of the Clinical Director, the Continuous Monitoring Technologist (CM Tech) independently views real-time EEG data and identifies wake, sleep patterns, anomalies and critical events and communicates critical findings to the Reading Physician, per company protocol. The technologist must be thorough in documenting patient events, including clinical and electrographic findings. Effective and timely communication is a critical element of the job. The CM Tech may assist in basic machine troubleshooting and assist on-site staff with electrode repair. The goal of the CM Tech is to produce a quality recording, minimizing artifact and basic technical concerns, to the best of their capability in a remote setting. Patient safety is at the forefront of the exceptional patient care that the CM Tech provides.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDT) Program is desired, or an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired.
• Three years of EEG experience, specifically in long term monitoring and/or EMU is required.
• Active CPR/BLS certification as well as agreeance to follow facility credentialing requirements regarding immunization (TB, MMR, etc.).
• Experience in performing adult/pediatric and neonate EEG recordings.
• CM Tech must be a registered EEG technologist (REEGT) and maintain credentials without lapse. Proof of verification will be obtained through ABRET.
• Obtaining CLTM is not mandatory but highly encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and technical skills.
• Reliable cell phone and internet service that is upgradable to company standards.
• Knowledge of Nihon Kohden, Cadwell, Natus and Lifelines equipment is preferred. Training is provided during the onboarding period.

Requirements

• Aid onsite personnel during the EEG hookup, assisting with starting the recording, running calibrations, tap tests, activation procedures, and adjusting recording parameters to capture relevant EEG data and reduce artifact.
• Implement appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity and filters per facility protocol.
• Keep company provided equipment clean and free from environmental hazards.
• Ensure that relevant patient information is documented in the patient log and/or study.
• Communicate with hospital staff and Reading Neurologist to provide patient updates, when applicable.
• Recognize, document and notify appropriate personnel of all clinical, electrographic and electroclinical events per facility protocol.
• Document, at minimum, once within a 30-minute time period, per company protocol.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors and other hospital employees.
• Perform on-call duties per policy.
• Stay abreast of updates in ACNS Guidelines.

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