Neurodiagnostic Tech / Neurodiagnostics at Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

FT; Monday - Friday / On-call varies; Sign-0n Bonus $5000

We re searching for a Neurodiagnostic Tech to perform multi-modality neurodiagnostic testing on pediatric and adult populations.

Essential Functions

• Performs high quality neurodiagnostic tests on pediatric and adult patients according to department policy and in accordance with standards of practice.
• Gathers pertinent medical history to aid neurologist in the interpretation of data gathered during the testing.
• Prepares patient and caregiver for diagnostic exam by providing education/instruction at a level that is easily understood
• Uses appropriate distraction techniques involving caregivers to aid in the successful completion of tests
• Performs and records electroencephalography (EEG), electroretinography (ERG), evoked potentials (EP), and Long-Term Video Electroencephalography (LTVEEG)
• Assists neurologists in the completion of and recording of electromyography (EMG)
• Assesses and trouble shoots to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data collection.
• Coordinates schedules to assure timely completion of tests
• Arranges schedules to prioritize patients and testing
• Flexes workload to meet patient care needs
• Is available and ready to begin testing at scheduled times; Communicates with caregivers any delays in start of testing
• Assists with the management of health information
• Assists neurologists in the timely reporting of test results by proofreading and correcting errors prior to physician review
• Takes appropriate actions to communicate with physicians and expedite test result reporting
• Utilizes processes that facilitate charge capture and charge reconciliation of the procedure charges and professional fees.
• Utilizes processes that accurately record departmental statistical data
• Maintains adequate supply levels by monitoring, ordering and restocking supplies

• Able to communicate effectively
• Requires basic computer skills

• Graduate from an accredited college or university in a neurodiagnostic technology program or certification required.
• Candidates may be considered with on-the-job training if they have a current and valid American Board Registration Electroencephalographic Technologists Society (ABRETT) required.
• Must be board eligible and requires successful completion of the written examination required, within 2 years of hire

• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required.
• Completion of full registration in EEG by the American Board Registration Electroencephalographic Technologists Society (ABRETT) required, within four years of hire.
• Current and valid Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) required within 6-months of hire, unless another position held by the incumbent requires PALS. Employees hired prior to July 24, 2019 are required to obtain PEARS by July 24, 2020.

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