Neurodiagnostic Technician CNIM

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. GENERAL DUTIES Performs Standard and Complex Electro-Neurophysiological Testing: Provides testing on central nervous system, remains compliant to department policy and guideline standards implemented including long-term epilepsy monitoring, electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, etc. Performs LED and pattern shift, electroretinogram, electrocorticography for grid and robotic assisted procedures, electrophysiologic monitoring in surgery including evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, free run and stimulated electromyogram, cranial nerve monitoring, h-reflexes, stimulated nerve mapping, etc. Provides assistance with electromyogram testing/nerve conduction studies and Botox injections. Maintains stock supply for surgical procedures related to epilepsy surgery. Practices International 10/20 Measuring System. Explanation and education of procedures: Identifies patient according to policy. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure to the patient and/or responsible person present. Summarizes the patient's neurological status and enters completed comprehensive patient history into the acquiring computer system. Neurological Documentation: Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during a clinical or subclinical event and other emergent situations. Takes appropriate action to ensure patient safety. Verifies all test requested include appropriate orders for the procedures and the procedures are accurately charged and entered in data logging. Technical Recording Enhancement: Implements alternative methods, adjust controls outside of the normative parameters to obtain optimal recording and is able to enhance abnormalities. Utilizes stimulation and activation techniques appropriately. Recognizes, documents and eliminates artifacts and/or take proper measures to monitor suspected artifacts. Creates, programs new files and settings used in the Neurodiagnostic protocol using system software and procedure guidelines. Safety: Maintains and cleans equipment after use (basic infection control) to ensure equipment is in proper working order. Applies troubleshooting methods, repairs and/or replaces instrument parts as needed with immediate notification to the manager. Communicates with technical support during troubleshooting of equipment and/or computer. Lifts, moves or transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent self-injury or injury to others. Other Duties: Acts as a resource for other team members as needed including training of staff in all modalities provided in neurodiagnostics (including intra-operative protocols). Offers assistance in office duties such as, but is not limited to, answering phones, scheduling appointments and scanning. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Required: 2 years of Intraoperative monitoring. Preferred: 1 year of Pediatric experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Certification for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) Required Issuer: American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (ABRET) Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T.) Issuer: The American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (ABRET) Licensure Speciality: Entity: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent oral/written interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform standard/complex neurodiagnostic studies according to established standards and practices on patients from 0-21 years. Ability to maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor while providing care for severely ill patients. Ability to safeguard patients in emergency situations. Ability to follow HIPPA guidelines. Ability to develop, maintain and adapt to the culture and professionalism within the facility. Ability to prioritize and develop organization within the work environment. Skills/Operation of Equipment include electroencephalograph/LTM System(s), evoked potentials/EMG System(s), personal computer and peripherals, video equipment, other essential diagnostic equipment, facsimile, photocopier, etc. WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.