Neurophysiology Technician - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Neurology - PRN Days

About the role

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

Assists provider with Nerve Conduction Studies, including patient and room prep, accurate recording of patient test data, and assists with other duties necessary within the department. Provides ambulatory care services within that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years direct patient care work experience in Electroneurodiagnostics
• Other: High School Graduate

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in operating neurodiagnostic equipment, i.e. EEG, EMG and/or Evoked Potential and/or experienced in intraoperative neurological monitoring (IOM)
• Knowledge of windows-based software, intraoperative video, computerized and monitoring equipment function and troubleshooting techniques

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct full range of services available in the department providing comprehensive data for diagnosis. Explain procedure, prepare patient for test with the appropriate electrode application and placement, provide patient privacy and assure adequate patient comfort. Accurately record patient identification and medical description of malady for record interpretation and permanent files. Accurately demonstrate appropriate procedure protocol through the use and labeling of proper test parameters as required by policies and standards of the NGHS Neuroscience lab and/or NGPG department policy. Complete procedures in a timely manner while meeting department technical standards and physician preferences. Complete patient charges and place test face sheet in appropriate physician box in the reading room for dictation.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the department. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e., use of side rails on patient beds and stretchers) and adhering to infection control policies and procedures per departmental appropriateness. Obtain confirmation of patient identification and physician orders prior to initiating patient care. Cleanliness, including providing: clean bed linens between each patient, clean patient environment and maintain the department work area at the established standard of cleanliness and organization, using only clean and/or sterile electrodes and tools for patient care. Provide staff attendance for patients at all times within the department. Observe and document patients physical and mental status during delivery of direct care to ensure appropriate response to changes in patient’s condition.
• Contribute to the overall productive and effective operation of the department. Participation in department specific projects to improve quality/process/cost. Adaptable in changing situations and work assignments.
• Perform other duties within specified parameters and time frames as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Additional information

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