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Location

Gainesville, GA | United States

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Job description

Job Category:
Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:
Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.


About the Role:
Job Summary

Under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, performs neurophysiology studies at a technical level and are trained to understand with complete competency in recognizing normal and abnormal electrical activity. This will include the following technical detail, test set-up, electrode application, and maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply neurophysiology techniques for neurological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures required. The scope of care includes age groups ranging from newborn to elderly.


Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current and Maintain BCLS; EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two (2) years of hire.
  
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
  
  
• Minimum Experience: At least one (1) year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting is required. Experience with multiple modalities desired: EEG Electroencephalography, EP - Evoked Potentials, IOM - Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM - Long Term Monitoring and NCS - Nerve Conduction Studies.
  
• Other:
  

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
  
• Preferred Educational Requirements: E nrollment in or graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  
• Preferred Experience:
  
• Other:
  

NGHS Core Competencies

• Being Vulnerable: Admits mistakes and shortcomings; Shares thoughts and feelings openly; Is transparent without hidden agendas; Seen as authentic and genuine; Open and non-defensive to feedback
  
• Communicating Effectively: Shares information fully and offers knowledge and experience; Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others; Takes unpopular positions if necessary; Engages in unfiltered dialogue; Relates to others in a respectful manner, regardless of level, personality and background
  
• Being Accountable: Demonstrates tenacity and perseverance; Takes initiative; Engages resources to overcome obstacles; Has the courage to do the right thing even when difficult; Acts with integrity in accordance with our Core Values
  
• Displaying Empathy: Shares in the joys and pains of others; Is available and offers to help others; Shows concern for the challenges of others; Has a positive and kind demeanor; Takes a non-judgmental approach with others
  
• Holding Others Accountable: Provides current actionable feedback, both corrective and reinforcing; Doesn't allow problems to fester; Takes action when necessary, even if unpleasant; Uses every opportunity to give reinforcing feedback to others; Helps others see their blind spots
  
• Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; Listens for the unsaid; Asks questions to confirm understanding; Hears people out without interrupting; Is open to viewpoints of others
  
• Managing Disagreement: Acknowledges differing viewpoints and sees it as an opportunity to learn; Doesn't run away from conflict; Strives for win/win solutions; Hammers out tough agreements; Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all
  
• Promoting Teamwork: Values the contributions of all; Connects others' roles to organizational and team success; Encourages and supports; Cuts across boundaries to get things done; Puts own needs aside for good of the team and the organization
  
• Striving for Continuous Improvement: Experiments regularly with new ideas and approaches; Willing to fail; Learns from mistakes; Always seeks to be better tomorrow than today; Adapts to change
  

Organization Expectations

• Quest: Demonstrates/utilizes Quest tools in department.
  
• Talent Development: Coaches and develops staff.
  
• Safety: Promotes patient, visitor and staff safety and effectively manages hazards that lead to injury or harm.
  
• Productivity: Meets productivity expectations.
  
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures department's compliance with all regulatory, DNV, mandatory education, and similar requirements.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Identifies unit/department level goals that align with the organization's Key Performance Indicators.

HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)

If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job. If access is not required in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I will not access PHI or EPHI.


Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform quality neurodiagnostic procedures
  
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others
  
• Entry level PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge
  
  
  
  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Technologist is familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
  
  
• Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies. Adheres to infection control and safety practices. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes. Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies. Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols. Maintains patient records according to department procedure. Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation). Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record. Meet productivity standards as defined by the department.
  
• Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies). Attends department meetings. Participate in assigned training and education courses. Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures. Participate in training of new staff. Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
  
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
  
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
  
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
  
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
  
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
  
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
  
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
  

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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