Neurodiagnostics Technician / SEIU - Q

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs electroneurodiagnostic testing specific to neurodiagnostic department; maintains working relationships with internal/external customers to ensure accurate and timely procedures and reports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all electoencephalograms, routine and portable electrocerebral silence, 24-hour ambulatory EEGs, EMG/NCV testing, in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and departmental policy/procedures. (65%)

• Schedules neurodiagnostic procedures and gives accurate instructions. (10%)

• Performs all billing documentation and maintains all departmental records according to departmental policy/procedures. (10%)

• Maintains electrophysiological equipment, supplies, and performs quality control and analysis of all neurodiagnostic testing devices. (10%)

• Participates in activities to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the department. (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CPR - American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Graduate of an EEG Technologist Certificate Program and/or minimum of six months' experience in EEG techniques.

• EMT, Medical Assistant Certification, PA Licensed Practical Nurse.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Req ID: J277029