Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II

Sleep Lab

Hours between 6:30pm-7:00pm or 7am-3:30pm

PRN or As-Needed

To provide quality testing, as ordered by physicians, to aid in the diagnosis of or rule out neurodiagnostic disease/disorder. To provide quality care to patients and their family members.

TECHNOLOGIST FOLLOWS PRE-TESTING PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES.

• The technologist routinely checks for orders and reviews the appointment log.
• The technologist will check with the coordinator of any unclear orders.
• The technologist prepares rooms to be hospitable and presentable prior to patient's arrival.
• The technologist ensures proper working condition of equipment prior to testing.
• Technologist will assure forms are filled out correctly.
• Technologist will assure patient information was logged correctly.
• The technologist verifies the identity of patient.
• Technologist will ask appropriate questions to obtain a complete and correct history.
• The technologist knows the proper electrode application protocol.
• Technologist explains electrode application to reassure patient.
• The technologist evaluates the patient to assess patient's mental and physical condition.
• The technologist follows universal precautions and isolation techniques as required.
• The technologist reports safety issues to the coordinator.
• Test will be performed on the day assigned without delay; the technologist will notify the coordinator of any changes.
• The technologist will ensure that all studies are being completed according to department procedure and physician orders and follow ASET guidelines.

TECHNOLOGIST PERFORMS ELECTRONEURODIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO PROTOCOL.

• Able to complete EEG set up on adults and children within 25 minutes.
• Stimulates patients to produce, analyze and record data from the central and peripheral nervous system.
• Performs evoked potentials in the operating room and intensive care units.
• Assesses depth of anesthesia and monitoring patients in coma.
• Monitors and records EEGs in the Epilepsy Service long-term care unit.
• Conducts patient evaluation in physiological polysomnography.
• Prepares surgery patients and equipment for and during carotid endarterectomy, electrocorticogrpahy and other neurosurgical, orthopedic and otolaryngologic procedures.
• Performs studies to determine and verify cerebral death.
• Performs EEG recordings in all patient care setting.
• Accurately places EEG electrodes according to 10/20 measurement system.
• Technologist will assure that calibrations are performed correctly
• Technologist will assure montages are appropriate for diagnosis.
• Technologist will assure correct instrument changes are implemented.
• Technologist will assure documentation on the study is correct and complete.
• Technologist will assure procedures (e.g. sleep study, MSLT, CPAP, Bi-Level, oxygen, procedure list primarily just sleep and EEG, video monitoring, hyperventilation, photic stimulation, nerve/muscle stimulation, etc.) are used properly.
• Technologist will assure artifacts are noted and eliminated or monitored.
• Technologist will assure abnormalities are noted during the tracing.
• Technologist will assure efforts are made to enhance the abnormality.
• Technologist will assure portable studies are done according to procedures and standards.
• Technologist will assure surgical procedures are done according to procedures and standards.
• The technologist is able to utilizes, troubleshoot and identify improper working of all equipment utilized in the lab.
• The technologist uses appropriate grounding techniques.
• The Technologist II can apply the principles of electronics and mathematics to recording by knowing how amplifiers work and understanding polarity of waveforms.
• The Technologist II knows how waveform displays are effected by various filters and settings.
• Technologist will assure background activity was identified correctly.
• Technologist will assure normal variants were noted.
• PSG TESTING:
• Technologist will be able to complete PSG set-up within 40 minutes in adults.
• Technologist will be able to complete PSG set-up within 50 minutes in children.
• The technologist properly titrate the CPAP to fit the patient's needs.
• Technologist will assure appropriate troubleshooting techniques are utilized.
• Must be able to prepare and record 2 PSG patients per night.
• Must be able to score PSG if only one patient is done per/technologist.

TECHNOLOGIST PERFORMS POST TESTING PROCESSES.

• Technologist will assure patient is cleaned up before leaving lab.
• Technologist will assure all monitoring devices are cleaned and placed in the appropriate location.
• Technologist will assure that the room is clean and ready for another patient.
• Technologist will assure that each patient is charged appropriately.
• Technologist will place charges in appropriate location to ensure proper billing.
• Studies will be moved to the appropriate location in order to assure the reading/interpreting physician has immediate access to the study.
• Studies will be labeled to ensure that the reading/interpreting physician can easily identify the location of study to be read.
• The technologist will ensure all information necessary is available, in an orderly manner, to the reading/Interpreting physician.
• Ensure that the process for reading/interpreting studies is followed for each procedure.
• Provides input to the physicians as needed, indicated, or requested
• The technologist is a resource for Tech I's in all END modalities.
• Responsible for activity of all Neurodiagnostic Procedures.
• Technologist will assure background activity was identified correctly.
• Technologist will assure normal variants were noted.
• Technologist will assure findings were related back to patient history.

CONTRIBUTES TO DEPARTMENT THROUGH COMMUNICATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE, AND DEVELOPMENT

• The technologist possesses knowledge of electroneurodiagnostic techniques used in peripheral and central nervous system monitoring.
• The technologist understands neurological disorders in order to provide a safe environment for each patient.
• The technologist attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
• The technologist keeps informed of new technologies and equipment.
• The technologist attends educational seminars as available. The technologist is responsible for solving maintenance problems as they arise and working closely with Biomedical Technicians.
• The technologist is certified to perform CPR.
• Technologist looks to continually improve his/her self.
• Technologist offers input on making processes more efficient.
• Assists in training Tech I's.
• Provides assistance and directs staff in problem-solving and troubleshooting to non-routine situations.
• Assists in developing new procedures and protocols.
• Is technical advisor to staff and physicians
• If trained in EEGs, takes call and responds quickly.
• Works collaboratively with co-workers to complete assignments and tasks.
• Technologist will notify the Interpreting Physician of any test needing to be read or interpreted immediately.
• Assists in achieving department goals and objectives as well as those of MMCI.
• Is knowledgeable of quality assurance indicators and assists in improvement of patient care.
• The technologist shares appropriate information and ideas with co-workers.
• The technologist will perform all other duties as assigned.
• The technologist will be willing to be flexible with schedule changes and time as needed.

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