Neurophysiologic Monitoring Technologist-Neurology EEG Lab - Cleveland, OH

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 40.00

Shift: 8a-430p, 2-3 days per week

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Provides neurophysiologic monitoring that helps in the assessment of the functional integrity of the peripheral and/or central nervous system. Monitors data output and maintains appropriate documentation. Conducts clinical Electroencephalogram (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP) and/or Nerve Conduction/Electromyogram (NCV/EMG) testing to collect information pertinent to the interpretation of the test of neonatal through adult patients in both the inpatient and outpatient arena. Intraoperative procedures include, but are not limited to, electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (SSEP/MEP), electromyography (EMG), electrocorticography (ECOG) during vascular, orthopedic, urologic, or neurosurgical operative procedures. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic (END) training program or 5 years of recent experience in Neurophysiologic Monitoring or Intraoperative Monitoring.
• Students may be considered if actively enrolled in an accredited END training program, are in good academic standing, have completed 2 clinical rotations, and successfully complete the program within 12 months of hire.
• Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) in EEG or obtains within two years of hire/job date.
• Possesses one or more of the following or obtains within three years of the hire/job date:
• Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by ABRET, (or)

-Certification with nerve conduction velocity (NCV) by ABRET and/or American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

-Certification in Long Term EEG Monitoring (CLTM) by ABRET

• Possesses current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• Maintains ongoing continuing education as required to maintain registries.
• Participates in departmental in-service educational opportunities.

Preferred

• None

Physical Demands

• May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
• May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to read job related documents.
• Ability to use computer