Neurodiagnostic Technologist- Neurology EEG

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Requisition #: 418624

Location: 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours)

Day Shift; 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Weekend work required

Non-Exempt; Pay Grade: 40

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision performs electroencephalograms (EEG) to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral impairment. Calculates and analyzes standard and special procedure test results. Provides preliminary report for use by physicians.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program, or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

A minimum of two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent experience in a related field is required, if a CAAHEP approved program in EEG Technology was not completed.

Required Licensure, Certification, Etc.:

Credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of electroencephalography, including (but not limited to) procedures such as: neonatal, pediatric, & adult EEG; cEEG/ long term monitoring; EEG in Wada & PET; and cerebral death exam.
• A proficient level of understanding would normally be acquired through a year or more of experience as an EEG technologist, or through graduation from a CAAHEP or ABHES program.
• Ability to perform testing independent of direct supervision and to maintain a high degree of credibility through accurate analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Analytic ability is required for analyzing patient history to determine proper testing procedures, for calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, eliminating recording artifacts, calculating test results, and composing preliminary reports.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information with patients, physicians, office staff, or records personnel.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to acute medical situations, i.e., convulsive seizures.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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