Description

*JOB DESCRIPTION:*
To provide the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following Electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).
Position requires on-call and may be required to float to different campuses. Shifts may vary.

*Minimum Qualifications:*
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. Must be registered by a UTMB approved agency within 24 months of hire. Current BLS certification.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
EMU experience preferred.

*Job Duties:*
* Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies as per written protocols.
* Explains procedures to patient, elicits and records medical history from patient and/or chart.
* Applies standard scalp electrodes to meet the standard 10/20 placement.
* Records the studies and independently makes alteration of the test protocol based on history and on the ongoing study.
* Recognize normal and abnormal variants in study recording and acts accordingly.
* Recognizes and corrects electrical and electronic malfunction.
* Monitors and reviews raw study and video data.
* Prepares the completed hard copy of neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
* Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet which serves as the preliminary report.
* Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
* Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
* Sets up and provides assistance with area specific neurodiagnostic procedures.
* Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.
* Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
* Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
* Maintains isolation procedures and follows infection control measures.
* Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies and equipment. Notifies the Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and/or on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
* Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
* Communicates clearly and professionally to all multidisciplinary team members, including nursing staff.

*Equal Employment Opportunity*
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.