Neurodiagnostic Technologist Senior
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for performing standard, complex and continuously recorded electroencephalographic, and special procedure EEG recordings in the EEG laboratory as well as continuous bedside long-term monitoring on all patient floors and intensive care units. Monitors additional physiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques. Provides training and may participate in research projects.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for performing standard, complex and continuously recorded electroencephalographic, and special procedure EEG recordings in the EEG laboratory as well as continuous bedside long-term monitoring on all patient floors and intensive care units. Monitors additional physiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques. Provides training and may participate in research projects.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a resource and role model for Neurophysiology Technologists and students, including patiently and properly training others at the Neurophysiology Technologists level as assigned.
- Enters and schedules EEG and LTM orders, enters billing information, researches and reconciles billing questions as they relate to neurophysiology procedures.
- Applies electrodes to special patient populations such as pediatric and adult autism spectrum, Angelman's, ECMO, Neurosurgery and other complex patient populations in a calm and professional manner.
- Performs ACYSTE, SAH, TBI, Skin Integrity and Electrocerebral Inactivity (ECI) protocols and changes headbox in accordance with protocol.
- Toggles between multiple modalities to perform a number of different procedures.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Neuroscience preferred. Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist in independent monitoring of continuous EEG 1-2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to be a Natus super user - including mastery of transitioning and using TREX, Brainmonitor and Quantum systems.
- Ability to be an Epic super user - including competency in Worklist, snapboard, reading worklist optimization, special order entry, billing reconciliation, research billing, and outside hospital billing and reporting.
- Ability to apply collodion, Cover-Roll, dMIR, REG and other modalities as needed.
- Competent and comfortable in applying electrodes to special patient populations such as pediatric and adult autism spectrum, Angelman's, ECMO, Neurosurgery and other complex patient populations.
- Ability to perform ACYSTE, SAH, TBI, Skin Integrity and Electrocerebral Silence protocols.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist in independent monitoring of continuous EEG 1-2 years required
- Ability to be a Natus super user including TREX, Brainmonitor and Quantum systems
- Ability to be an Epic super user including Worklist, snapboard, special order entry, billing reconciliation
- Ability to apply collodion, Cover-Roll, dMIR, REG and other modalities
- Competent applying electrodes to special patient populations such as pediatric and adult autism spectrum, Angelman's, ECMO, Neurosurgery
- Ability to perform ACYSTE, SAH, TBI, Skin Integrity and Electrocerebral Silence protocols
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.