Neurodiagnostic Tech - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Neurodiagnostic Tech

Location: RWJ Hamilton

Department: EEG

Req#: 0000203059

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.87 - $40.78 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Neurodiagnostic Tech will assist physicians with EEG’s, Evoked Potential Studies, and Transcranial Doppler Studies for both inpatients and outpatients. The Neurodiagnostic Tech has intimate knowledge of functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Principles of mathematics and electronics are applied to provide accurate recordings, record duration of waveforms, and compute voltage and frequency waveforms.

Qualifications:

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a formal training program for neurodiagnostic testing
• As of 2004, Electroneurodiagnostic Techs coming into the field are required to possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• One to two years of experience performing EEGs

Preferred :

• Certification or Registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
• Obtains pertinent information as to patient status to assist neurologist interpretation and feasibility of study
• Prepares and instructs patients on procedure
• Performs procedure according to policy
• Follows proper electrode placement and removal process to obtain high-quality neuro-diagnostic data
• Expresses thorough understanding of EEG and related equipment
• Complies with infection control policies
• Provides accurate monthly statistics to dept. director
• Maintains procedure log for statistical purposes
• Monitors equipment for appropriate functions, reports malfunctions to department director and clinical engineering in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patients, co-workers and related ancillary staff
• Maintains documents, competencies, and annual mandatories
• Maintains licensure/certification if applicable
• Appropriately prioritizes tasks
• Insures adequate supply of linen and other supplies
• Processes patient charges
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer