Electroneurodiagnostics Technologist II & III

HealthPartners is currently hiring for an Electroneurodiagnostics Technologist II or III at our Neuroscience Center in St. Paul.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Perform a variety of neurodiagnostic studies to include Electroencephalography and Nerve Conduction Studies and specialized studies in the laboratory and other studies performed in a Clinical Neurophysiology Lab.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • High School graduate
  • Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent training
  • Minimum of 5 year's experience in Neurodiagnostics
  • Experienced in both modalities of Electroencephalography and Nerve Conduction Studies with high quality results in the laboratory

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• Current and maintained BLS certification in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA). No online only courses accepted.
• Maintain CEUs for credentials if applicable.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• At least two years of college

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• Registered Technologist in Electroencephalography by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (ABRET), and/or registry by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AAET)

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. (95%) Perform functions that support / provide patient care.

• Perform EEGs (Routine/Sleep Deprived EEGs, Extended EEGs, Ambulatory EEGs) and NCS with high quality results in the laboratory
• Perform Electroencephalography and Nerve Conduction Studies in the laboratory and according to the standards of the laboratory.
• Perform ambulatory recordings.
• Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System, Ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Write a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient where appropriate.
• Room and explain test procedure to patient and family members present.
• Implement alternative methods or adjust controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes extra montages, use of activation procedure and use of additional stimulation techniques.
• Recognize artifact (patient or environmental). Document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Knowledge of appropriate actions to take during patient emergency situations and ensure patient safety (electrical) at all times.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff, physicians, and other members of the clinic and hospital staff.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, general knowledge of Electroneurodiagnostic instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions which influence the Electroencephalogram and Nerve Conduction Studies.
• Participate in continuing education by attending conferences and attend scientific / technical courses and seminars.
• Assist or perform clinical research studies.
• Participate in conferences and technical meetings
• Assist in establishing and maintaining department procedures and protocols

1. (1 %) Performs cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.
   • Keep equipment clean and in proper working order. Knowledge of appropriate calibrations and how to make adjustments. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly.

• Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment including electrodes.
• Prepare and sterilize/sanitize electrodes and equipment according to procedure.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas.
• Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.

1. (1%) Mentor new colleagues and students (if trained and working in this role)

• Assist junior staff members
• Serve as a professional role model
• Provide feedback and educational opportunities in partnership with leader and/or educator

1. (1%) Other duties as assigned

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

Additional Expectations:

• Promote a safe work environment.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Protect confidentiality.
• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with patient/care giver, clinicians, and the interdisciplinary team in a timely fashion
• Participate in educational and professional development activities and maintains required competencies
• Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

Examples of items that can be included are:

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

Critical Job Demands

Section 1: Place an "X' next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Section 2: Place an "X" next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy.