Neurodiagnostic Technologist Atrium Health Union PRN

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Department: 37110 Atrium Health Union - Neurodiagnostic Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable FLSA Status: Nonexempt Original Date: Last Revision: March 2018 JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical expertise in noninvasive electroencephalographic diagnostic testing such as EEGs, EMGs, sleep deprivation testing, brainstem, nerve condition assessments, visual, and somatosensory-evoked potentials. Assists with F-waves, H-reflexes, and nerve donation motor and sensory studies. Assists with Botox injections. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of an acceptable program in clinical neurodiagnostics with two years' experience in neurodiagnostics and neurological testing. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Board registered in EEG; EMG; NCV; CEP or other related Electrophysiology modality within eighteen (18) months of hire. Current CPR certification required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs and/or assists in providing quality procedures in EEG and EMG Neurophysiology procedures. 2. Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately. 3. Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction. Maintains an effective rapport with patients, family members, co-workers and customers in a compassionate and professional manner. 4. Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality. Maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives. 5. Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance. 6. Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served. 7. Maintains proactive attitude towards minimizing overtime accrual by checking Time and Attendance multiple times a week. 8. Informs supervisor in advance of questionable time/attendance errors to insure time is correct. 9. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building: follows hospital policies and procedures, follows departmental policies and procedures, contributes to the overall quality of services, assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient care WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment Low noise Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and to odorous chemicals Exposure to flammable, explosive gases Occasional exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infections and contagious diseases Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Required personal protective equipment: eye and face protection, gown, mask, sterile and non-sterile gloves PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum Pay Range $24.85 - $37.30 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 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.