Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE Performs routine and complex Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep diagnostic procedures for patients as directed, providing physician¿s diagnostic tools with which to treat patients.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

- Diploma in Neurodiagnostic or Sleep Technology from an accredited school or program - OR -

- Associate of Applied Science degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology, Sleep Technology, or Sleep Diagnostics from an accredited school.

Experience

- Must have three (3) years of technical Neurodiagnostic, and or Sleep diagnostic experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

- May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- Must be registered by the American Board of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (ABRET) as a registered EEG Technologist (REEGT).  OR -

- Must be registered by ABRET as a Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (REPT) - OR -

- Must be certified in Neurophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM). - OR -

- Must be registered by American Society of Electrodiagnostic Technologist (AAET) as a Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) - OR -

- Must be registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) -OR-

- Must be registered by The American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) -OR-

- Must be RRT/CRT by The National Board for Respiratory Care with Sleep Disorders Specialist Certification (RRT-SDS or CRT-SDS) -OR-

- Must have Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Clinical Sleep Health Educator (CCSH).

- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

- American Heart Association

American Red Cross Rescuer

Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

- Must be able to perform routine and advanced Neurodiagnostic, and or Sleep Diagnostic procedures

- Independently following established department procedures.

- Must be able to respond appropriately in all patient-related situations.

- Must be able to work with computerized Neurodiagnostic, and or Sleep diagnostic equipment

- Must have good communication skills necessary in handling difficult and severely ill patients.

- Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.

- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities 1. Responsible for the performance and monitoring of routine, complex and special Neurodiagnostic and or Sleep diagnostic procedures for use by physicians as a diagnostic tool. Assist physicians with special procedures as needed.

2. Maintains a positive working relationship with other employees, physicians, patients and family members to ensure patients¿ comfort and expediency of testing procedures.

3. Assists with special projects and monthly quality management monitoring.

4. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment to ensure effective operation.

5. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment to ensure effective operation.

6. Follows established infection control guidelines.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.