Neurodiagnostic Technician I at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neurodiagnostics, EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, Polysomnography, Nerve Conduction Studies, Patient Care, Medical Documentation, Equipment Maintenance, Emergency Response, Patient Scheduling, Clinical Diagnosis, Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Patient Preparation, Waveform Identification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Neurodiagnostic Technician 1 to join their dedicated team supporting the Pittsburgh area hospitals. Perform under direct supervision and according to established guidelines and procedures, routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the clinical diagnosis of disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalogarphy (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring and Polysomnograhy (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Perform duties in various diagnostic and research areas as assigned. This role will work rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage including rotating weekends. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today! Responsibilities: Operate computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function. Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment. Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot routine equipment problems. Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members. React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients. Recognize changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG. Discriminate the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia. Schedule patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation. Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body. Perform procedures with appropriate documentation. Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel. HS diploma and 6 months of patient care OR an Assoc or Bachelor degree. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Neurodiagnostic Technician I will perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for clinical diagnosis of nervous system disorders. Responsibilities include operating equipment, documenting medical history, and reacting to medical emergencies.