Neurodiagnostic Technician Apprentice

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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is a training position in the neurodiagnostic department.
Assists the technologists and physicians by facilitating the workflow of the department.
Trains under direct technical supervision of a Neurodiagnostic Technician and supervisor to gain and achieve the required competencies to complete this program and advance to a Certified Neurodiagnostic Technician role.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Enrollment from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electro Neurodiagnostic (END) program.

Work Experience

Preferred - 6 months of related experience in healthcare.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) certification within 24 months of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment, including electrodes/probes.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with patient and staff.

• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

• Ability to work effectively through changing priorities.

• Ability to work flexible schedule (extended shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.).

Job Duties

• Documents appropriate history from the patient or chart.

• Sets-up patients for appropriate study, EEG, EP, NCS, TCD or IOM and measures and applies recording electrodes.

• Performs diagnostic studies with appropriate documentation and observation of the patient.

• Troubleshoots equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal, and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study; has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and how their effects should be applied.

• Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure.

• Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members; provides direct technical supervision and indirect technical supervision to assistants and students.

• Maintains competencies and completes learning milestones outlined by designated training partner for theoretical instruction, clinical rotations, and simulation labs via an online learning platform

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:
Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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