Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 1 (H) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Division has an exciting opening for a Full Time Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core Job Summary

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist specializes in studying and recording the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system to assists physicians in the diagnostic and prevention of disease. More specifically, the incumbent performs EEGs to both adults and pediatric patients using appropriate equipment and practices.

Core Responsibilities

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  Performs diagnostic tests when requested by physicians.

  
  


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  Reviews patient records and interviews patients to obtain additional information.

  
  


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  Prepares patients for procedure by attaching monitoring devices and explaining test procedures.

  
  


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  Sets up and calibrates necessary equipment.

  
  

Department Specific Functions

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  Calibrate computers and other measuring devices

  
  


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  Performs standard, complex, electroencephalographic studies, Long-term epilepsy monitoring and evoked potential procedures in an accurate and efficient manner

  
  


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  Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the delivery of Neurodiagnostic services

  
  


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  Supports the education of the Neurodiagnostic field for students, nursing and other departments

  
  


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  Demonstrates the ability to perform complex, intra-operative electroencephalographic studies, Long-term epilepsy monitoring and evoked potential procedures

  
  


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  Transport medium to heavy weight equipment on a daily basis

  
  


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  Will move patients of varying size and condition in bed or to wheelchair or stretcher on a daily basis

  
  


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  Displays excellent service behaviors to all customers

  
  


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  Treats patients in all age ranges from neonate, pediatric, adult, to geriatric

  
  


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  Acts as clinical instructor to all students and staff with less experience

  
  


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  Displays flexibility to accept new or different assignments

  
  


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  Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition

  
  


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  Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality

  
  


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  Primarily responsible for performing polysomnography recordings on all age groups

  
  


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  Prep and attach electrodes and other measuring devices Perform neurodiagnostic studies on inpatients and outpatients for interpretation by a neurologist

  
  


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  Perform record-keeping and other related paperwork including billing, filing, maintenance of logbooks and physical storage of records

  
  


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  Obtains patient history from medical record, documents information in digital EEG system

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant field

  
  


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  Certification in relevant specialty or field

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.

  
  


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  Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

  
  


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  Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

  
  

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H8 Apply Now