Neurology Technician (Part-Time) - Upmc Western Maryland

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Part-time Neurology Technician.

This is a 20 hr/wk position that will work primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; every other Saturday and will include every other Sunday and holiday rotation for on-call.

The Neurology Technician will administer and monitor various modalities for neurology evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and ensure proper care and usage of equipment and supplies. Regularly examines and perform preventative maintenance of neurology equipment to provide optimal service to the patient.

• Perform billing through HIS.

• Perform job functions with consideration to thoroughness, accuracy, and neatness; effect on patients and others; technical knowledge and competence.

• Perform neurological diagnostic testing efficiently and accurately. Assist the physician in performing neurological testing.

• Assist with the performance improvement program with data collection, opportunity identification, and recommendations.

• Remain flexible with scheduling, organizing priorities, and accommodating department needs.

• Establish and maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors, and others.

• Exhibit integrity, courtesy, and respect for others.

• Administer, monitor, develop policies and procedures, evaluate, and recommend changes for physician prescribed neurology diagnostic procedures including, EEG, EMG, and NCV.

• Maintain confidentiality of hospital and department information with no infractions.

• Maintain professional, pleasant, and effective communications both internally and externally.

• Promote the hospital's image and maintain a positive and helpful attitude toward employees, physicians, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospital's reputation as a healthcare center.

• Explain the purpose and proper procedures for performing diagnostic and therapeutic services to the patient.

• Adhere to Mission/Vision/Core Values.

• Provide treatment and care appropriate to the ages of patients.

• Make sound decisions based on factual information and seek guidance and direction as necessary.

• Maintain accurate and precise records for all neurology procedures performed.

• Present self in a positive manner reflected by personal attire and etiquette.

Qualifications:

• Requires completion of High school graduate or GED.

• Previous experience is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Licensure as a Registered EEG technologist or experience in Neurology diagnostics is preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran