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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full Time

36 Hours/Week

6:00pm - 6:30am, Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Onsite, 3 days/week

Summary:

Position Summary: Neurodiagnostic Technologist (ND Tech) operates electronic equipment which graphically records electrical impulses generated in the brain to obtain data for the evaluation of brain function for EEG studies and may assist with NCS/EMGs.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect patients' medical information as needed to customize tests.
2. Accurately marks, measures, and applies electrodes using the 10-20 system in an appropriate amount of time.
3. Performs high quality standard EEGs using technically adequate criterion.
4. Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement on EEG recordings.
5. Records, reviews, annotates, and organizes EEG data.
6. Understands and applies knowledge of EEG to provide excellent patient care and customer service to patients and families.
7. Maintains diagnostic equipment - calibrate, trouble shoot, and correct malfunctions as needed.
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
9. Works with the department management as appropriate to ensure attainment of departmental goals and objectives.
10. Participates in quality and continuing education initiatives.
11. Participates in the Operative Monitoring of patients having invasive electrodes implanted.
12. Demonstrates acquired knowledge of subjects pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.
    
13. Other duties as required.
    

Other information:

Technical Expertise
1. Experience in EEG testing and procedures is required.
2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required, EPIC software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Enrolled in or is a graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, or at least 2 years of on-the-job EEG training is required.
2. Certification: EEG registration (R. EEG T.) is required within three years of hire. Healthcare provider BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
3. Years of relevant experience: 2 to 5 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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