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Neurophysiology Technician - Neuro Oncology
- MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)
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Opportunity to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
The Neuro-Oncology department provides state-of-the-art treatment for patients with cancers of the brain and nervous system. Physicians in the department also provide expert care for patients with neurologic complications from cancer or cancer therapies. By translating laboratory findings into new treatments, MD Anderson's Neuro-Oncology department offers more effective therapies, improved survival rates and quality of life for brain tumor patients.
The primary purpose of the Neurophysiology Technician position is to provide perform multiple modality evoked potentials, EEGs, nerve conductions as well as intra-operative monitoring. Perform duties in accordance with a positive attitude in a team environment. Needed ability to interact with patients as well as medical providers includes medical specialists, surgeons, mid-level providers, and nurses.
*The ideal candidate will have at least two of experience in neurophysiology using EEGs, IOMs, EMGs and evoked potential testing. The schedule is day shift 8:00am to 5:00pm but will require flexibility to rotate based on the need. There is a mandatory On Call for one week at a time.*
*KEY FUNCTIONS*
Obtain standard recordings
* Following ASET / ACNS guidelines.
* Determine normal standards for patients.
* Report significant changes.
* Recognize artifacts.
* Perform all necessary troubleshooting with suboptimal results prior and during the testing procedure.
Perform EEGs
Perform Nerve Conduction Studies
Intra-operative Monitoring and applying various modalities
Perform Evoked Potential
* MD Anderson offers our employees: *
* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
* Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
*EDUCATION*
* Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and completion of an approved training course or on the job training in electrocephalographic technique.
* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Physical or biological sciences and completion of an approved training course or on the job training in electrocephalographic technique.
*WORK EXPERIENCE*
* Required: 2 years Experience in neurophysiology using EEGs, IOMs, EMGs and evoked potential testing. or
* Required: 1 year Required experience with preferred degree.
*LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*
* Preferred: CNIM - Cert Neurophy Intraop Mtrg Certification in neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (CNIM). Upon Hire or
* Preferred: EEG - Electroencephalographic Tech Registration in electroencephalographic technology (EEG). Upon Hire or
* Preferred: EP - Evoked Potential Tech Registration in evoked potential technology (R EP T) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET). Upon Hire or
* Preferred: R EMG - Reg in Electromyography Registration in electromyography (EMG) by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET). Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 177279
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* Work Week: Days, Rotating, Weekends
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 86,500
* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
* Fund Type: Hard
* Work Location: Onsite
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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