Registered Neurophysiology Technologist-Neurodiagnostics Full Time Days

This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with variable night and weekend call coverage. The Registered Neurophysiology Technologist provides neurological testing and/or monitoring in Electroencephalography and Evoked potentials, and Electromyography/Nerve conduction studies.

Responsibilities

Complete all required paperwork before study is performed including relevant patient history; Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders; Complete billing information upon completion of procedure; Independently prepare patient for test and/or monitoring by accurately placing recording electrodes and using established protocols; Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary; Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating to appropriate neurologist; Maintain equipment in clean and organized condition, including stocking supplies as needed; Record study and enter appropriate notations and clinical observations; Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution; Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of Neuro Testing Center as necessary; Participate in departmental in-services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education; Assist in report typing, distribution, filing and other storage duties as assigned; Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to Manager; Provide written and/or verbal feedback to Manager on Neurophysiology Technician; Provide patient with procedure explanation, address questions, reassure and relax patient, and prepare patients for their procedure; Provide assistance to older adults as necessary through assessment of impairments that affect testing procedures; Provide basic personal hygiene assistance to patients as necessary; Interact with adult, geriatric and (for EEG technicians) pediatric patients; Participate in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities; Communicate customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals; Provide ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department; Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Completion of training program as an Electroneurodiagnostics technologist (ENDT) or Bachelor of Sciences Degree; In lieu of ENDT or BS Degree, at least 5 years prior experience as an EEG Technologist; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Nice to have

Registry through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EEG or board registry eligible

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events; Sign-on bonus (eligibility rules apply, if included in posting)