Neurodiagnostic Technician-EEG 1st Shift

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency / trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This Position Offers Relocation Assistance!!!

Location

Duke Hospital (Neurodiagnostic Lab) 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710 Durham, North Carolina

Work Hours

1st Shift (Days)

General Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following neurodiagnostics modalities : Electroencephalography (EEG) , Evoked Potentials (EP) , or Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM) .

Work Performed

Level 1

• Perform one of the following END studies : EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Explain testing procedures to the patient and family using age-appropriate language.
• Accurately take and document a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
• Set up the patient for the appropriate study, including preparing the patient, paperwork, room, and equipment.
• Run the study with appropriate documentation. This includes observing the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and utilizing appropriate resources to perform the study.
• Recognize and take appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room, and equipment after each study.
• Utilize downtime for training, cleaning equipment, and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations, including regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, and performing EEG in the operating room.
• Perform needed maintenance on equipment and communicate problems to co-workers, the appropriate vendor, or the supervisor.

Level 2

Level 3

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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