Chief Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Job description

Department: 37152 Carolinas Medical Center - Neurological Diagnostics: Inpatient Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p -7a self-scheduling 36 hours. Holiday and call rotations are required. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Essential Functions Oversees the technical operation of clinical services provided by the department. Coordinates the clinical activities of Neurodiagnostic Technologist in all patient care areas. Performs routine and complex EEGs in all patient care areas. Reviews and confirms the quality of work and competencies of technologist and student interns. Perform long-term monitoring studies (including patient preparation, equipment setup, and data recording). Extracts all relevant patient information from history and medical record. Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations, and neurodiagnostic findings. Performs and oversees technologist pruning and archiving to ensure adequate server storage. Coordinates Neurodiagnostic staffing schedules and assigns priorities according to the workload and clinical urgency. Ensures the electrical safety of all equipment and that electrical safety checks are valid. Performs preventative maintenance and minor equipment repair when necessary. Capable of implementing trouble shooting strategies to maintain optimal recordings. Works closely with information services/technology to ensure appropriate equipment maintenance and updates are completed. Maintains policy and procedures manual(s) for neurodiagnostics, and ensures timely revisions. Assist in directing related clerical activities. Develops and participates in on-going technical education and ensures implementation of technologist skills. Maintains relationships with referring physicians to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of technical staff. Reviews the supply inventory and makes sure material are adequately stocked. Orders supplies routinely when needed. Demonstrates knowledge of personal computer software programs and programming. Plans, develops, and implements orientation, training program, and competencies for new teammates. Accountable for team meetings, huddles, etc. and responsible for holding teammates accountable. Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored and that proper infection control practices are implemented. Participates in a call schedule/weekend rotations with teammates. Physical Requirements The Chief Technologist will work in various patient care areas including patient rooms, critical care areas, operating room, and other clinical settings. Periods of standing and walking, moving and pushing equipment to remote patient care areas required. Exposure to biohazard materials follows safety guidelines. Education, Experience and Certifications. High school diploma or GED required. Completion of an approved education program in electroneurodiagnostics preferred, but not required. Registration in one Neurodiagnostic modality through ABRET is required. EEG registry must be obtained within 3 years of hire date, per Neurodiagnostic Technologist job description requirements. Additional certification/eligibility in EP/CNIM/LTM is desirable. BLS certification is required. 4 years' experience is required. 5 years' experience is preferred. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.