Neurodiagnostic Specialist, Neurophysiology, Full-Time Days at UChicago Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

39.09

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EEG, Neurodiagnostic testing, Patient preparation, Data management, Intracranial EEG, ECoG, DBS recordings, WADA test, 10-20 system, 10-10 system, Artifact recognition, Clinical reporting, BLS certification, Troubleshooting, LTM monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Neurodiagnostic Specialist II. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist II works independently and proficiently in the preparation of patients for both routine and long-term AV/EEG monitoring. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist II has the ability to act as a physician extender by performing initial analysis of recorded EEG and audio-video data and creating a preliminary report for the purpose of physician review. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist II will perform data management by clipping, pruning, archiving and purging EEG data after final report is signed by the attending. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist II also performs specialty procedures and testing, including but not limited to, intracranial EEG set-up and recording from implanted electrodes, assisting the physician with stimulation via intracranial electrodes, ECOG and DBS recordings in the operating room, and recording in the radiology suite during a WADA test. Essential Job Functions * Independently writes preliminary EEG reports with detailed description of EEG patterns, clinical behavior, seizure semiology, and mapping of ictal events and interictal abnormalities. Provide selection of representative samples and preliminary report to epileptologist on service. * Responsible for accurately annotating normal and abnormal EEG findings, recognizing artifacts, seizures and seizure-like patterns, subtle changes, changes in level of consciousness, and EEG patterns of prognostic significance, utilizing ACNS accepted terminology. * Obtains history and explains procedure to patients. Accurately measures head and applies recording electrodes with the collodion or paste technique, according to the 10/20 or expanded 10/10 system. * Obtains standard and complex long-term audio/video EEG recordings from both scalp and intracranial electrodes. Recognizes artifacts, both physiologic and non-physiologic, and equipment malfunction and takes appropriate steps to eliminate or rectify them. * Identifies abnormalities (e.g., ictal, inter-ictal, paroxysmal activity and non-epileptic behavioral events. and clips, prunes, and archives these as separate files in accordance with institutional SOP. * Maintains monitoring equipment in excellent operating condition, detects instrument and computer malfunctions, corrects the problems whenever possible and notifies the supervisor. * Able to perform intraoperative electrocorticography, cortical stimulation, DBS recordings, and intra-carotid sodium amobarbital (Wada) studies with minimal assistance. Required Qualifications * EEG. T. or equivalent. * Four (4) years performing standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures. * CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). * Successful completion of ASET LTM 100 on-line Introduction to LTM for EMU Personnel course. * Ability to accurately interpret EEG data for the purpose of drafting EEG reports. * Must be able to perform two of the four modalities (ICU EEG, NCV, LTM and ECoG). * Must possess ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification. * Proficiency with the International 10-20 and 10-10 system. * Proficient in working with and troubleshooting the sophisticated computerized equipment required to perform multimodal neurodignostic procedures. Preferred Qualifications * Associate degree or graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program. * Registered in two of three possible specialties recognized by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technology (ABRET): (1) EEG (2) CLTM, (3) NA-CLTM. * Double boarded – if not double boarded, incumbent must take 2nd board exam within 2 years of hire. Position Details * Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE * Shift: Days; 8-hour shifts * Unit/Department: Neurophysiology - Hyde Park * CBA Code: Non-union * No Visa Sponsorship Available We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers] UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].

Responsibilities

The Neurodiagnostic Specialist performs routine and long-term EEG monitoring, including patient preparation and the analysis of complex neurodiagnostic data. They are responsible for drafting preliminary reports, managing EEG data, and assisting physicians with specialized procedures in the operating room and radiology suite.