Neurodiagnostic Tech I- EEG Lab

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Summary
Inside and out, you'll find what you're looking for when you join Maine Medical Center. As the largest hospital in northern New England, Maine Medical Center has the depth and scope of services and opportunities that can challenge the new graduate or the experienced professional. We are committed to helping you grow professionally throughout your career. From tuition assistance and scholarships, to ongoing education, leadership training, mentoring and promotion opportunities, we offer the resources you need to achieve your career goals.

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    Under supervision of a senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist and according to established policies and procedures operates electroneurodiagnostic equipment to measure neural potentials for use by physicians in diagnosing neurological outcomes. Responsible for collection of EEG data for routine EEGs, Interventional Radiology, Evoked Potentials, Continuous EEG, long term epilepsy monitoring in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
    
    
    
    
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    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    
    
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      Education: High School Education or GED required.
      
      
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      License/Certification: Graduate of or currently enrolled CAAHEP Accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Program. Eligible for exam under one of following pathways. Level 1 technologist expected to obtain R.EEG.T credential within 1 year of employment.
      
      
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        CAAHEP Accredited NDT Program: Graduate of Program or Student enrolled at least 6 months in program; current CPR/BCLS certification; Part 1 Exam Passed and Graduate of Program; submit CAAHEP Diploma.
        
        
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        Non-CAAHEP Formal NDT Program: Certificate of Completion from ABRET recognized program; documentation of 100 EEGs following completion of the program; current CPR/BCLS certification.
        
        
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        Associate's Degree or RPSGT: Minimum of Associates Degree or RPSGT certificate; 1 year clinical EEG experience; documentation of 150 EEGs post 1 year experience; 30 EEG ASET credits; current CPR/BCLS certification.
        
        
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        Certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (may be obtained within 6 months of hire date)
        
        
        
        
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        Experience: Individuals with an related Associates Degree and/or other allied health or nursing experience may be considered at Manager or Medical Director discretion in lieu of Education and License/Certification requirements.
        
        
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        Must have basic computer literacy and be able to collaborate with IT and clinical engineering to resolve IT issues
        
        
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        Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with seriously ill or agitated patients.
        
        
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        Skill in using EEG equipment in line with safety, infection control and quality protocols..
        
        
        
        
        
        Additional Information
        
        MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
        
        MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
        
        At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
        
        With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
        

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