Neurodiagnostic Technician

Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Russellville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

is seeking a qualified Neurodiagnostic Technician to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!Our partner nurtures a workplace culture you can thrive in.

• Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work
• Just Culture organizationSmall town charm. Big opportunities.Columbia, MO, is an up-and-coming university town in the heart of Missouri known for its
  • prestigious public university
  • healthcare system
  • public schools
  • division 1 sports
  • affordable cost of living and housingWith a thriving cultural and culinary scene, many outdoor activities, and easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds: the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare.Benefits that matter.
    • Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university
      • Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children
      • Includes all locations and online
      • Generous retirement program 8% match on 401k!
      • Student loan repayment program
      • 100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks effective January 2024
      • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health support
      • Defined career paths and clinical ladder for clinical technologistsPaid Time Off (Exempt)?
        • 0-5 years: 17 Days?
        • 5+ Years: 22 Days? ? Personal Days?
          • 4 Days? ? Sick Days?
            • 12 Days?Pay Rate?
              • Up to $26/hour based on experienceBasic Function and Responsibility Learn the procedures/techniques necessary to function as a Neurodiagnostic Technician. Perform specialized technical work for one or more of the following procedures standard and specialized EEGs, epilepsy monitoring, sleep studies, nerve conduction, and evoked potential procedures, as well as additional physiologic phenomena. Administer technical procedures through appropriate techniques and instrumentation.Essential Functions?
                • Explain test procedures to the patient before the study to reassure and calm the patient, and provide for the patients psychological needs while in the laboratory to obtain quality test results.
                • Must be able to differentiate the quality of procedure and patient cooperation for interpretive analysis.
                • Communicate to the physician, the patients psychological status and environmental conditions during the procedure, in order for these to be considered by the physician in interpreting the test results.
                • Adapt test methods and instrumentation in order to obtain optimal patient results.
                • Clean, calibrate and process neurophysiology equipment.
                • Recognize medically emergent and take appropriate actions.
                • Complete necessary documentation and billing.
                • Perform scoring and long-term monitoring review as requested.
                • Report to Supervisor on equipment and supply needs.
                • Perform limited office, secretarial and transport duties.
                • Meet all Patient Family Centered Care standards and patient Satisfaction Goals.
                • May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.Supervision Received? Supervision is received from the coordinator, Supervisor, and Manager of Neuro Diagnostic Laboratory. Required Qualifications? High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired. One (1) year of experience performing appropriate basic neurodiagnostic testing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.Preferred Qualifications?
                  • Graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.Physical Demands? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a healthcare facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required. Performance Expectations? This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. The basic function, responsibilities, and characteristics? of duties may change at any time with or without notice.? Safety Sensitivity Status? This position is considered safety sensitive.? This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications, and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.? Nucleus HealthcareWho We Are? Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.?? What We Do? Nucleus Healthcare (Nucleus) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.? Our Mission?? Empower the people who power healthcare.? Our Vision?? Redefining the way healthcare does business.? Our Values? We deliver results We are committed We are precise We are change agents We are ONE team We are fueled by passion and purpose.? ?#appcastmu

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