Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5000.

The University of Iowa Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist to perform complex procedures including continuous video electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring developing and importing patient specific montages and digital spectral array and analyzing ongoing data to assist during nuclear medicine procedures. The END Technologist will be trained to perform the aforementioned duties in the adult/pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) as well as patient bedside in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and in various inpatient units.

Job Duties to Include:

• Perform a broad range of complex electroneurodiagnostic procedures (e.g. continuous video EEG monitoring developing and importing patient specific montages and digital spectral array etc.) requiring independent judgment.

• Interpret on-going data and prerecorded data notifying appropriate staff when indicated.

• Participate in on-call/call back coverage
• Evaluate procedures and techniques used to elicit and display patients condition to physicians and neurosurgeons

• Maintain recordings transferring data data base and network archival system.

• Responsible for quality control of equipment recognizing malfunction trouble shooting and/or alerting appropriate staff.
• Serve as a resource to faculty staff patients and the community providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Participate in instruction of END students electrophysiology fellows medical residents and other staff in methods of END technology.
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities by attending meetings participating in professional organizations and review of journals and publications actively participate in UI Health Care epilepsy case conference.
• Assure and maintain competency in expertise in area of specialization as a requirement for NAEC Level IV accreditation.

• Participate in research activities as directed by the EEG/EMU medical director.

Pay Grade: 28 - of Time: 90%-100%

Schedule: This position works a rotating schedule including weekends with shifts between 8-10 hours long. This position will also participate in the holiday rotation as well as on-call shifts (weekdays weekends and holidays).

Supervision Received: Supervision received by EMU Lab Supervisor or designee.

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