Neurodiagnostic Technologist- Part Time, 24 hours per week- Bronson Methodist Hospital- Kalamazoo, MI

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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus Title Neurodiagnostic Technologist- Part Time, 24 hours per week- Bronson Methodist Hospital- Kalamazoo, MI Under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, conducts and provides technical expertise in diagnostic electro-encephalographic (EEG), electromyography (EMG), evoked potential, interoperative monitoring (IOM), and other neurological tests conducted in the department. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Qualifications - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years experience and/or training in the hospital or elsewhere to learn the many aspects of neurodiagnostics practiced at Bronson (EEG, EMG, Evoked Potential, IOM); or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must be certified/registered in at least one area of Neurodiagnostics: EEG (R. EEGT), EMG (R. EDT), or IOM (CNIM) within 3 years after you meet ABRET, AAET, ABEM eligibility requirements - BLS required within six months after hire - Direct neurodiagnostic (EEG) experience preferred at this time. - Possess the ability to operate a Personal Computer and basic computer programs used in the department. - Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, physicians and other in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation, including verbal and written communication, problem solving and assertiveness. - Must have a customer service orientation. - Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures. - Must demonstrate a positive attitude Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. - Greets patients, escorts patients to testing room and explains the examination process and procedures. - Conducts electroencephalograms (EEGs) and other neurological tests, such as evoked potentials, electrocerebral silence, nasopharyngeal, brain mapping, sleep deprivation, ambulatory, and long-term video monitoring EEGs. Nerve conduction studies/EMGs, electrooculograms (EOGs), interoperative monitoring (IOM), and other Neurological tests on inpatients and outpatients. - Conducts regular and stat exams in the Neurodiagnostics Department and also in surgery, the emergency room, the patient's room and elsewhere. Assists physicians with specialized neurological tests when requested or as necessitated by the patient's condition. - Applies electrodes to precisely specified surface areas of the patient's head in order to obtain brain wave measurement (EEG); applies other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient's body to obtain measurements, such as EKGs, EMGs, EOGs, air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation. o Measures patient's head and other body parts and marks points where electrodes are to be placed. o Attaches electrodes to predetermined locations, and verifies functioning of electrodes and recording instrument. - Operates appropriate equipment and recording instruments to conduct and record testing. - Monitors patient response on recording tracings, oscilloscopes, and other electronic equipment. - Carefully observes patient response/behavior during testing process either directly or via closed circuit TV. Records observational notes on tracing or graphs to eliminate from consideration physiological measurements caused by such activities as sudden noises, opening eyes during sleep tests, body movements, etc. - Recognizes arrhythmias, abnormal respiratory patterns, any convulsive movements or other signs of distress; calls physician or other emergency personnel if needed. - Studies data, prepares written reports and/or enters information into computer detailing tests performed, summarizing data, and other pertinent information, such as patient's medical history, completed patient questionnaires, previous tests conducted, presence and type of abnormality for analysis by physician or other health professional. - Maintains the patient testing area i