Neurophysiology Technician

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Neurophysiology Technician

• Location: Arlington Heights IL

• Full time/Part time: Full time 40 hours/week

• Hours: Vary upon the needs of the unit

• Required Travel: No

What you will do:

• Knowledge and application of NorthShore University Health System policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.

• Performs routine Electroencephalograms

• Performs bedside EEGs

• Performs EEGs in the NICU

• Set up and download of ambulatory EEGs

• Participate in On-Call program

• Performs Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Tests

• Performs Visual Evoked Response Tests

• Performs Somatosensory Evoked Response Tests

• Performs NCV Tests

• Assists physician with EMG Tests

• Performs Autonomic Testing

• Assists physician as needed

• Monitors Cervical Procedures (Recognizes relevant anatomic sites performs Evoked Potentials MEPs EMGs as appropriate)

• Monitors Lumbar Procedures (Recognizes relevant anatomic sites performs Evoked Potentials PSS EMGs as appropriate)

• Monitors Carotid Endarterectomies (Recognizes brain anatomy and SSEP pathways performs EEGs and SSEPs as appropriate)

• Monitors Skull Based and other procedures (Recognizes skull based nerves with corresponding muscles for appropriate electrode placement)

• Understands the importance of optimum outcomes in relation to IOM and collaborates with the neurophysiology team (PhDs IOM monitoring physicians and surgeon) to achieve them

• Participates in On-Call Program

• Monitors EEGs in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

• Participates in training of junior staff

• Troubleshoots equipment

• Assists junior techs in resolving technical problems

• Troubleshoots networking problems

• Attends record review sessions with peers and electroencephalographs

• Studies for certification/registration in the various neurophysiology procedures

• Attends seminars and pursues work-related programs independently

• Is able to maneuver around the HOV environment (order entry documentation and charge entry)

• Is able to view schedule and check in patients in Cadence

• Is able to operate communication devices (email viscera pagers phones and fax machines)

• Is able to troubleshoot when networking problems occur

What you will need:

• Education: High School diploma required. Graduation from a Neurophysiology program and/or Bachelors degree in related field is preferred. .

• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association.

• One (1) year experience in two (2) of the following neurophysiology areas (EEG/EP EP/IOM Autonomic/EMG EMG/EEG). EEG EP or CNCT certification

  preferred. CNIM certification preferred. IOM experience preferred

Benefits:

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical Dental Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit .

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