Neurophysiology Tech I

General Summary 

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of Neurophysiology procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and brain disorders. 

Essential Responsibilities 

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Records and identifies various Neurophysiology data in various settings. 

• After supervised orientation: obtains patient history, attaches patient electrodes and operates Neurophysiology equipment, during operation of equipment observe studies, analyzes wave graphs, makes documentations to indicate disorders, artifact, and responsible for settings adjustments. 

• Cares for all age groups, sets-up and prepares patients for Neurophysiology studies, completes post study paperwork used to maintain patients files. Adheres to hospital / departmental guidelines and judgment during patient care, attends and participates in educational, departmental, and required meetings. 

• Observes Neurophysiology data, and is willing to acquire new skills under direction of physicians, Nurse practitioner, manager, and technologists, including not limited to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. 

• Participates in maintaining equipment and reports needed repairs to manager. Maintains clean environment including but not limited to equipment and workspaces. 

General Responsibilities 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education Requirements 

• HS Diploma or GED required 

Experience Requirements 

• No experience required.  Healthcare experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements 

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to provide outstanding patient care. 

• Some general knowledge of physiology. 

• Cognitive and psychomotor skills required. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills that allow relaying of information in a clear, concise, and calm manner. 

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and physicians. 

• Basic knowledge of computers.

Essential Physical Functions of the Job
Employees must be able to perform the following physical activities with or without accommodations

• Stand for (7) hours per day

• Sit for (2) hours per day

• Walk for (7) hours per day

• Job Requires Continuous

  • Hear Normal Speaking and Alarms

  • Visual Acuity (20/50)

  • Fine Motor Skills

• Job Requires Frequent

  • Bending

  • Kneeling

  • Reaching above Head

  • Reaching above Shoulder

  • Push/Pull up to 100lbs

  • Lift/Carry up to 35lbs

• Job Requires Occasional

  • Distinguish Colors

  • Crouching

• Continuous Potential Hazards/Exposures

  • Hazardous Chemicals or Medications

  • Repetitive Motions

• Frequent Potential Hazards/Exposures

  • Dust/Fumes/Gases (requires use of respirator)

  • Respiratory Transmitted Diseases (requires use of respirator)

• Occasional Potential Hazards/Exposures

  • Communicable Diseases