Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant

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Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant Varies - PRN Cambridge Tower A Position Summary / Career Interest: Neurodiagnostics Technician Assistant works under the general direction of the Neurodiagnostics Manager and in partnership with the Neurodiagnostics Technicians to perform support care activities with a customer service focus, providing culturally sensitive care to meet patient always. Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills to perform restorative care in addition to surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for patients on designated nursing units. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Assist with Electroencephalograph monitoring of patients as requested. Inclusive of electrode replacement, troubleshoot loose electrode connections, assign equipment and appropriately label and tag the data collection to match the medical record. Assure the brain waveforms recording are free of artifacts and the equipment software is programmed with precision for the assigned patient. Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to nurses and/or EEG technicians. Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, bed rail pads and restock supplies as needed Perform ambulation, hyperventilation and photic stimulation to trigger neurologic response on designated EEG monitoring patients. At the conclusion of data collection, disconnect patients from the electrode, clean and remove equipment and bed rail pads from patient room. Assure that the patients are within view of camera(s) at all times Ensures that all interventions and/or patient interactions are appropriately documented in the patient’s medical record. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Preferred Education and Experience Applying to or already enrolled in a CAHEEP Neurodiagnostic Program Associates Degree Experience in a healthcare, biotechnology, or biosciences related field Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Knowledge Requirements Windows computer software required Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-48550 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.