Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Evening - Morning

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: Enrollment 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

1. I Show Vulnerability when I:

• trust others and assume positive intent.
• am emotionally accessible and transparent without hidden agendas.
• acknowledge weaknesses and accept responsibility for mistakes.
• am comfortable saying “I don’t know” and asking for help.
• seek and accept feedback in a non-defensive manner.
• forgive others and give the benefit of the doubt.

2. I Display Empathy when I:

• seek to know others on a deeper level.
• work to ensure others feel included.
• accept others for who they are without judgment.
• show concern for the well-being and challenges of others.
• consider the human impact before making decisions.

3. I Demonstrate Courage when I:

• do not hold back on anything that needs to be said.
• do the right thing even when that is difficult.
• speak my own truth, even when that means standing alone.
• address potential conflict quickly and directly.
• commit to seeing a difficult conversation through to the end.

4. I Demonstrate Radical Listening when I:

• seek to understand the other person’s viewpoint first, before expressing my own viewpoint.
• listen for the unsaid.
• ask questions to confirm understanding.
• accept others’ perceptions as their truth.
• take action to help others feel fully heard and seen.
• pursue as many different viewpoints as possible and embrace the bearer of bad news.

5. I Promote Teamwork when I:

• treat others in a respectful manner, regardless of their position, identity, and background.
• encourage and support my coworkers.
• value and acknowledge others for their contributions to the success of the team and NGHS.
• put the good of the team and NGHS first.
• strive to find common ground to solve problems for the good of NGHS.
• cut across boundaries to get things done.

6. I Hold Others Accountable when I:

• provide clear, consistent, and frequent communication about what is most important.
• clarify what is less important to establish clear priorities.
• help others see their blind spots.
• look for every opportunity to provide reinforcing feedback.
• provide immediate and actionable corrective feedback.

7. I Strive for Continuous Improvement when I:

• hold myself personally responsible to seek improvements every day.
• experiment regularly with new ideas and approaches.
• demonstrate initiative and perseverance to overcome obstacles and resistance to change.
• embrace mistakes and pivot quickly if a new approach fails.
• seek to always be better tomorrow than today.

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 Insurance 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.