Henry Ford Health System

Performs, under general direction and according to established guidelines and procedures, routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the clinical diagnosis of disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring and Polysomnography (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).. · Performs Routine EEG, VEEG, LTM, EMU phase I and phase II (intracranial implanted electrodes) set-ups, intra and extra operative cortical brain mapping, electrocorticography (EcOGs), Neuro and Vascular Surgery monitoring, Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) programming.. · Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning.. · Provides in-service education within the department and for external services such as Grand Rounds, ICU Orientation, etc.. including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

neurology

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

 Performs, under general direction and according to established guidelines and procedures, routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the clinical diagnosis of disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring and Polysomnography (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Performs duties in various diagnostic and research areas as assigned. Assists with the daily operations of the department. Trains and mentor's new staff. 

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 ·         Performs Routine EEG, VEEG, LTM, EMU phase I and phase II (intracranial implanted electrodes) set-ups, intra and extra operative cortical brain mapping, electrocorticography (EcOGs), Neuro and Vascular Surgery monitoring, Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) programming. 

 ·         Schedules patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation. 

 ·         Prepares patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body. 

 ·         Documents pertinent medical history from the patient or family members. 

 ·         Operates computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function. 

 ·         Performs procedures with appropriate documentation. 

 ·         Identifies EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel. 

 ·         Recognizes changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG. 

 ·         Discriminates the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia. 

 ·         Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. 

 ·         Troubleshoots routine equipment problems. 

 ·         Collaborates with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment. 

 ·         Reacts in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; knows unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients. 

 ·         Reviews and edits ambulatory EEG studies prior to physician review. Maintains current digital EEGs on the central workstations for physician review. 

 ·         Archives and verifies digital EEGs on permanent storage media. 

 Performs the following additional responsibilities: 

 ·         Assists with supervisory duties in the absence of a Lead or Supervisor such as designating work assignments, overseeing junior staff and ensuring quality work production. 

 ·           Triages long term ICU and OR EEG monitoring of patients; ensures that studies are reviewed, edited and sent to server for physician action. 

 ·         Facilitates communication between physicians and other departments by ensuring that appropriate studies are completed and communication between departments is maintained. 

 ·         Provides in-service education within the department and for external services such as Grand Rounds, ICU Orientation, etc. 

 ·         Provides quality patient care and interaction as well as basic knowledge and technical performance as defined by the ACNS guidelines. 

 ·         Assists the department with maintaining continuing education by reviewing literature and attending educational meetings for the latest accepted practices and electrical safety relevant to equipment and testing. 

 ·         Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members. 

 ·         Works closely with the epilepsy team: physicians, nursing and techs to promote and maintain education and quality control. 

  Provides and upholds the highest technical standards according to ABRET and HFHS policies and procedures. 

Willing to travel to various site:

+ Grosse Pointe Farms

+ West Bloomfield 

+ Taylor

+ Troy

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:   

 · High School or G.E.D. equivalent. 

 · Five or more years of experience in the performance of EEG procedures. 

 CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

 · Credentialed in Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologists (R. EEG T.). 

 · Current BLS certification. 

 · Passed examination by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) and has proven competence in all EEG modalities. 

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

      Additional Details 

 This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. 

Overview

       Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a

       $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

       including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

       other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

       now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

       of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

       health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's  

       major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

       remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

       education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

       in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

       pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.

Benefits

       Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

       making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice.  Henry

       Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

       Rewards.  My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves.  There are

       dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

       and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life.  As an

       employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

       (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness,                 and a whole host of other benefits and services.  Employee's classified as contingent status are not         eligible for benefits.    

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

        Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

        committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

        race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

        weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

        or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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