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Ochsner Health · 8 hours ago

Neurodiagnostic Technician Apprentice

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

0+ years exp

Ochsner Health is a healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating since 1942. The Neurodiagnostic Technician Apprentice role involves assisting technologists and physicians, facilitating workflow, and training under supervision to gain competencies for advancement to a Certified Neurodiagnostic Technician.

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Responsibilities

Documents appropriate history from the patient or chart

Sets-up patients for appropriate study, EEG, EP, NCS, TCD or IOM and measures and applies recording electrodes

Performs diagnostic studies with appropriate documentation and observation of the patient

Troubleshoots equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal, and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study; has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and how their effects should be applied

Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure

Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members; provides direct technical supervision and indirect technical supervision to assistants and students

Maintains competencies and completes learning milestones outlined by designated training partner for theoretical instruction, clinical rotations, and simulation labs via an online learning platform

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Registered Electroencephalographic TechnologistElectro Neurodiagnostic programInfection control standardsComputer proficiencyBuilding rapportEffective communicationCalm under pressureAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electro Neurodiagnostic (END) program

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) certification within 24 months of employment

Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment, including electrodes/probes

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally

Ability to build and maintain good rapport with patient and staff

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Ability to work effectively through changing priorities

Ability to work flexible schedule (extended shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.)

Preferred

6 Months Of Related Experience In Healthcare

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees