Lead Neuro Tech Clinical/Ed

Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities:
• Prepares and performs EEG procedures according to EEG Lab guidelines
• Clinical/technical resource of expertise for the EEG Lab
• Responsible for oversight of logs for the EEG Lab
• Responsible for training and educational oversight of all EEG Lab staff
• In collaboration with the Medical Director and management, develops all competencies, validations and quality assurance tools to measure staff effectiveness and quality.
• Safety “Coach” representing the EEG Lab and attends Employee Safety Committee Meetings.
• Performs Clinical investigations, safety/environmental rounds reporting results to QI department.
• Assist Management with operational activities i.e. operational analytics, supplies and equipment procurement as needed.
• Coordinates accreditation/reaccreditation efforts in collaboration with management and medical director.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs as well as trouble shooting skills of all EEG equipment.
• Clinical review of orders: collaborate with medical director and other clinicians to ensure performance of the appropriate clinical exam
Assists manager to create the staffing grid and ongoing adjustments.
• Manage staff and patient schedules to ensure appropriate staff ratios and needs i.e. maintain continuous monitoring on LTMS?EMUS and OR case weekend coverage
• Assist with Coordinating clinical components of outpatient, urgent or inpatient requests.
• Oversee staff training, including development and implementation of orientation, in-services, and educational offerings for all Neurodiagnostic technologists I, II, III & IV
• Maintain ongoing Clipping and Pruning
• Review and evaluate EEGs studies to provide direct educational feedback to staff
• On call coverage rotation
Other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities:
• Provides clinical performance feedback, including observational reviews to the Department Manager for use in annual reviews.
• Coordinates and resolves clinical pre-testing related requirements
• Assists to adjust patient schedule/load as required
• Establishes clinical performance improvement initiatives and metrics
• Manages safety events for the Neurodiagnostic as required. Represents management in Safety Huddles.
• Performs staff check-ins to ensure educational/operational needs are met.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Associate degree preferred
5 to 7 years of clinical EEG experience is preferred

Position Specific Job Education and/or Experience

N/A

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Registered EEG Technologist. Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists as well as complying with all certification requirements.

Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate (CLTM) or Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring certificate within 3 years of employment in role.

Maintain Current CPR or BLS Healthcare certification

Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Policies and procedures related to functional unit(s) supported to include Hospital and EEG lab
• Amicable Inter-relationships between functional areas


SKILLS:
• Attention to detail and able to problem solve
• Customer service
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Presentation skills
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Effective written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Project Management
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
• Evaluate and perform routine maintenance and care of EEG related equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Windows-based software programs

ABILITY TO:
• Review and evaluate EEGs to provide direct educational feedback to staff
• Analyze complex situations and apply policy
• Coordinate and resolve clinical pre-testing related requirements
• Provide patient education utilizing Neurodiagnostic Lab specific protocols
• Respond to Neurodiagnostic patient’s procedural-related inquiries
• Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
• Demonstrate experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment and/or patients
• Able to work both independently and work alongside multiple discipline team;
• Able to multi-task
• Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities;

Work Environment:

• Work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Able to promote and maintain a high quality positive work environment