Neurodiagnostic Trainee

This position receives training in the skills needed to assist in complex Neurodiagnostic procedures of the central and peripheral nervous system for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological diseases following; industry, federal, state, The Joint Commission (TJC), National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), and laboratory Accreditation from the American Board of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Tech (ABRET), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) requirements. The Electro Neurodiagnostic Trainee participates in the implementation of ASET- The Neurodiagnostic Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), and American Association of Neuromuscular &Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) standards of care and physician orders to achieve the goal of effective utilization of services and improved patient outcomes. In conjunction with leadership, this position is responsible for learning how to deliver patient care through the proper execution of care standards, physician orders, and electro-neurodiagnostic practitioner skills.

This position is accountable and responsible for training to provide assistance and performance of Neurodiagnostic examination under the supervision of the Neurodiagnostic Supervisor, Neurodiagnostic Technicians II and/or III, and/or supervising physician. The Neurodiagnostic trainee is responsible for learning the technological advances within the electro-neurodiagnostic practice.

The Neurodiagnostic Trainee is required to assist/perform Neurodiagnostic studies on the brain, and other central and peripheral structures in all the areas of Renown Health including, but not limited to, the department, at the bedside, the emergency room, epilepsy monitoring unit, ICU. The Neurodiagnostic Trainee will acquire the necessary skills to perform Neurodiagnostic studies within the service line. The Neurodiagnostic Trainee will be required to actively train in both EEG and/or NCS/EMG – and acquire the skills necessary to work autonomously.

The Neurodiagnostic Trainee is responsible for learning/participating in all aspects of the technical production of all exams offered in the Neurodiagnostic product line. This includes but is not limited to Standard EEGs, LTM, CVEEG within the EMU, 24/48/ or 72-hour Ambulatory EEGs, and NCS/EMG. The incumbent is required to participate in maintaining all Neurodiagnostic exam records and files. It is expected that all staff maintain a healing, aesthetic environment.

The Neurodiagnostic Trainee has the authority to schedule patients according to the department policies, to evaluate if a patient can tolerate an examination, to learn to determine what type of procedure to follow, and to suggest the best location for testing.

This position greets patients, physicians, and the General Public in a manner consistent with the Purpose Statement, Values, and Standards of Conduct of Renown Health. The Neurodiagnostic Trainee is challenged to learn to operate a variety of sophisticated electrophysiological Neurodiagnostic units and reading center devices.

The incumbent must demonstrate a willingness to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the patient’s physical motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients ranging in age from infant through geriatric and meet the standards of quality as measured by the unit/department competency with special population standards.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Basic Education – GED/High School Diploma required. Holding an associate degree or Certification in Medical Assisting/ CNA is preferred.

Within 18 months of hire – enroll and complete the Electro-Neurodiagnostic Program or equivalent – 60 EEG ASET Credits. Complete required departmental Competencies for Equipment setup within 4-6 months, Measurement sign-off within 6-8 months, and Pattern Recognition test within 10-12 months of hire date.

Experience:

Two years of recent medical service is preferred.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association CPR certification for health care providers is required within 30 days of employment.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.