The University of Kansas Health System

Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System  •  Cambridge, MA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Position Title

Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant - PRNVaries - PRNCambridge Tower A

Career Interest:

Neurodiagnostics Technician Assistant works under the general direction of the Neurodiagnostics Manager and in partnership with the Neurodiagnostics Technicians to perform support care activities with a customer service focus, providing culturally sensitive care to meet patient always. Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills to perform restorative care in addition to surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for patients on designated nursing units.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Assist with Electroencephalograph monitoring of patients as requested. Inclusive of electrode replacement, troubleshoot loose electrode connections, assign equipment and appropriately label and tag the data collection to match the medical record.
  • Assure the brain waveforms recording are free of artifacts and the equipment software is programmed with precision for the assigned patient.
  • Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to nurses and/or EEG technicians.
  • Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, bed rail pads and restock supplies as needed
  • Perform ambulation, hyperventilation and photic stimulation to trigger neurologic response on designated EEG monitoring patients.
  • At the conclusion of data collection, disconnect patients from the electrode, clean and remove equipment and bed rail pads from patient room.
  • Assure that the patients are within view of camera(s) at all times
  • Ensures that all interventions and/or patient interactions are appropriately documented in the patient’s medical record.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Applying to or already enrolled in a CAHEEP Neurodiagnostic Program
  • Associates Degree
  • Experience in a healthcare, biotechnology, or biosciences related field


Required Licensure and Certification

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)


Knowledge Requirements

  • Windows computer software required

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-48550

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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The University of Kansas Health System

About The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.

Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.

With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.

We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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