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Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

7:00 am-3:30 pm or 9:30 am- 6:00 pm

General Summary

Performs EEG or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) in the Neurodiagnostic lab according to established standards and practices at an entry to intermediate skills level. This includes EEG procedures in the NICU and all ICUs, and all NCS studies currently performed in the Neurodiagnostic Lab. Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures.

Essential Functions:

+ Related to EEG: Performs EEG procedures according to facility policy and procedures.

+ Related to EEG: Maintains patient safety during clinically significant events, and other related duties.

+ Related to EEG: Performs EEG procedures under direct technical supervision until all required institution competencies have been achieved. Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use.

+ Related to EEG: Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System. Is knowledgeable in correct EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results. Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function. Knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.

+ Related to NCS: Performs the nerve conduction study (NCS), including test set-up, electrode application, maintaining patient safety during clinically significant events, and performs other related duties.

+ Related to NCS: Trains under direct technical supervision until all required institution competencies have been achieved.

+ Related to NCS: Will not perform electromyography (EMG), but may assist the physician with EMG procedures.

+ Related to NCS: Recognizes clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results. Maintains the patient's safety through communication to other patient care support staff during the NCS procedures. Applies basic and intermediate NCS waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for NCS procedures, equipment instrumentation and preparation. Performs patient assessment and education as related to care such as potential allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.

+ Related to EEG and NCS: Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the test and answers questions regarding the procedure. Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG/EMG/NCS unit. Has knowledge of alternate montages, NCS set-ups, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects.

+ Related to EEG and NCS: Is familiar with the facility policy and procedures for completion of the technical EEG/NCS report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files. Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG/EMG/NCS unit. Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG/NCS procedures. Performs any other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.

+ Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information if necessary.

+ Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

+ Certificate Program Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program. Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Course in electroencephalography or on-the-job training. Upon Hire Required and

+ 5 ASET OR 5 ABEM continuing education credits per year Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Abie to cross-train in either EEG or NCS

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Education assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Wellthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.

Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.