Neuro Monitoring Technician- Neurology

R14930

Children's Hospital of Richmond / Neurology / Full time

**$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2023. Terms and Conditions apply**

This position requires flexibility to all shifts to include: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am and weekends.

Under the direction of the Chief END Technician, the Neurodiagnostic Assistant is a support position in the Neurophysiology department, with duties designed to be flexible to meet the specific needs of the Neurophysiology department. This position requires the candidate to monitor EMU and continuous EEG patients, document patient activities throughout the study, initial EEG studies every 2 hours, maintain camera placement, communicate patient activities to EEG Technicians, Neurology Residents, Neurology Attending physicians and nurses, and identify seizures. This position will also be assigned administrative duties in support of the Neurophysiology Lab.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: BLS (CPR) certification

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: BLS (CPR) Certification

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum one year health care experience
No work experience if individual is a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft and email, etc.

Experience PREFERRED: Experience in academic health care setting

Education/training REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED: MA, CMA, CCMA preferred

Independent action(s) required:
Monitor EMU and continuous EEG studies, document patient activities, initial EEG study every 2 hours, communicate patient events to the Neurology staff, identify seizures.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Weekends, weekdays, holidays, evenings, overnight shift, 11 pm - 7 am.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20 50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem-solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

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Practicing here

Want to work in a place where unbridled energy fills the halls, and where you experience unparalleled dedication to helping kids every day? Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is ranked among the nation’s best with an incredible team that’s dedicated to nurturing the champion in every child. It’s the perfect place to build a career where the sky is the limit.

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Quality of life

Richmond offers an exceptional environment outside of work as well. The Richmond area has been named among the 50 best places to live in the US with a combination of outdoor fun, history, a booming restaurant scene and an affordable cost of living. It’s the perfect combination of artsy, jazzy, outdoorsy and family-oriented.

Benefits

At Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, we don’t just take care of patients. We treat our team like family. Our unbeatable benefits go beyond excellent health and retirement plans, supporting you in everything from tuition assistance to boosting your career to child and adult care options to make your personal life more manageable.

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