Neurodiagnostic Technician- Evening Shift

Join our team of Life Changers!UPMC is looking to hire Full-Time, Neurodiagnostic Technician (Evening Shift).Candidates at all levels of the Neurodiagnostic Technician will be considered. Final candidate will be hired into the proper job title and salary based on their education and experience level. Candidates must have previous direct patient care experience to be considered for this role. Schedule is day shift: 11:00am-7:00pm (Evening Shift)Holidays And Weekends Are Required.Manager will discuss further during interview.Travel Will Be Required To Other Hospitals.Candidates need to have previous patient care experience and looking to take their career to the next level!This position travels to all 7 hospitals within the Central PA region and provides hands on care to adults and pediatric patients in ICU, ER, traditional hospital units and outpatient offices.Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!Responsibilities:Operate computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function. Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment. Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot routine equipment problems. Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members. React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients. Recognize changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG. Discriminate the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia. Schedule patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation. Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body. Perform procedures with appropriate documentation. Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel. iploma and 6 months of patient careOR an AssocOR Bachelor degreeThis position includes a Neuro Training Agreement, which comes with a 3-year commitment to UPMC. Failure to agree and sign the Neuro Training Agreement contract prior to your start date will preclude you from further consideration for this position. Neurodiagnostic Technician IIHigh School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of EEG experienceOR Associate's Degree and 1 year of EEG experienceOR Successful completion of ASET Introduction to EEG course series and 1 year of EEG experience. Neurodiagnostic Technician IIIHigh school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of EEG experienceOR Associates degree and 2 years of EEG experienceOR Enrolled in or graduate of a CAAHEP accredited END program and 2 years of EEG experience. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran