END Technl II

General Summary of PositionThe Electro-Neurodiagnostic (END) Technologist II is a highly skilled and experienced technologist, who currently has at least two registrations/certifications within the END field. The END Technologist II will be responsible for electro-neurodiagnostic testing for all age groups, as ordered by physicians, according to established protocols and national ASET/ACNS guidelines. They are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day clinical operations to include resource allocation, assignment of technical staff, performing quality control data, and troubleshooting lab equipment. This position understands the clinical significance of testing performed. The END Technologist II provides support for the Chief Technologist, including participation in the education and training of END technicians/technologists, students, residents, and fellows. In addition, the END Technologist II provides management coverage when the Chief Technologist is unavailable. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies, including long-term epilepsy monitoring, including ECS recordings, evoked potentials, cortical brain mapping, WADA, perioperative evoked potential monitoring and ambulatory EEG with special parameter monitoring, END for adult, pediatric, neonatal in/out patients and other special studies under the minimal supervision in the various labs of the department, on the nursing units and intraoperatively.

Functions as a work leader to assist in the workload distribution among area's work staff, suggesting technical innovations and plans work schedules which include assigning priorities according to load and clinical urgency.

Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable person and explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present.

Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and END findings.

Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.

Ensures electrical safety of the patient at all times. Follows infection control and OSHA standards and guidelines.

Completes all necessary record keeping and storing of records or graphs.

Keeps equipment in clean operating condition, performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs.

Participates in conferences, technical meetings and other educational activities and serves as in service training instructor for END Technician, Technologist trainees and other medical personnel.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree required and
• preferably in a science related field. required and
• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years working in a neurodiagnostic field. required

Licenses and Certifications

• EEG-R - Electroencephalographic Technician Registration Board registration in CNIM or two registrations/certifications of the following END fields: EEG (R.EEG T.), R. NCV T., R. EMG T., CLTM. required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Current CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge of basic EEG, evoked-potentials, and nerve conduction studies.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions on all procedures.
• Able to establish good rapport with patients, public and the staff.
• Able to work with severely ill patients.
• Has sound independent judgement and initiative.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.