Neurodiagnostic Assistant
Rochester, NY
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Continuously monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety, either in room or via remote video monitoring. Possesses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls. Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur. May communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events. May document observations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Continuously monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety. Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur.
Assist Neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode¿removal and miscelaneos duties)
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent
No previous experience; will be trained in-house with 20 clinical observation hours and successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) ¿and competency assessments including but not¿limited to recognition of clinical seizures and other clinical paroxysmal events, ictal testing procedures,¿measures to reduce risk of fall, and seizure first aid.
Will be trained in-house with 20 clinical observation hours and successful completion of didactic course (ASET LTM 100) ¿and competency assessments including but not¿limited to recognition of clinical seizures and other clinical paroxysmal events, ictal testing procedures,¿measures to reduce risk of fall, and seizure first aid.
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: Strong Memorial Hospital
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Opening: Full Time 40 hours Grade 090 SMH Epilepsy/EEG/EP
Schedule: VARIES; WKNDS/HOLS