Neurodiagnostic Tech - PRN

Primary Purpose

Performs routine, complex and special Neurodiagnostic examinations for patients as directed, providing physicians diagnostic tools with which to treat patients.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have one (1) year of technical neurodiagnostic experience to include polysomnography or epilepsy monitoring.

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before date of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

• Must be registered by the American Board of Electroneuro diagnostic Technologist (ABRET) as a registered EEG Technologist (REEGT).

• Must be registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T)

• Must be registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder (RRT-SDS)

• Must be able to obtain high quality sleep studies following established department procedures.
• Must be able to independently set-up, record and monitor 2 sleep studies per night, administering CPAP if indicated.
• Must possess ability to appropriately use PAP devices, following established guidelines.
• Must be able to respond appropriately in all patient-related situations and contact appropriate staff or physicians if needed.
• Must be familiar with digital recordings and scoring techniques.
• Must have ability to stage and score sleep studies using laboratory guidelines.
• Must have good communication skills necessary in handling difficult and severely ill patients.
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.