Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or equivalent
Position Summary:
Under moderate supervision, prepares patient for and conducts various neurodiagnostic procedures such as Electroencephalograms, Evoked Potentials, and Transcranial Doppler exams. Collects patient information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests and determines proper procedures for testing.
Essential Functions Include:
Standard EEGs - Performs standard EEGs such as wake and sleep, nasopharyngeal, bedside, isolation, pediatric, neonatal, eletrocerebral inactivity evaluations, etc., according to departmental procedures.
Compiles Patient Data - Compiles data on patient's neurologic status and clinical history which may be pertinent to interpretation of neurodiagnostic procedure from the chart, patient or family, etc
Neurovascular Studies - Performs non-invasive neurovascular studies including Transcranial Doppler examinations
Evoked Potentials - Attaches standard and current inducing electrodes and records evoked potentials (computer averaged electrical responses) to visual, auditory and somatosensory stimuli within the nervous system.
Hearing screening - Performs OAE and / or ABR screening on infants to assess hearing.
Support During Seizures - Provides supportive patient care and makes detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.
Qualifications/Requirements
Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. Associate's degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or equivalent
American Heart Association CPR/BLS
Eligible for certification by ABRET