Neurodiagnostic Tech Asst
University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500165 SMH Epilepsy/EEG/EPWork Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)Range:
UR URCA 204 HCompensation Range:
$18.50 - $24.98The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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 miscellaneous duties)
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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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