Neuro Analyst Sr Technologist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Neuro Analyst Sr Technologist Department: Neurophysiology Location: Hosp-Dal-B Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Job Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: The Neuro. Analyst Technologist is a credentialed neurodiagnostic professional who plays a critical role in patient care by performing and analyzing routine and advanced EEG testing, including long-term monitoring (LTM) and continuous EEG (cEEG) in ICU and epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU).

This role supports clinical teams through detailed data review, technical descriptions of Electroencephalographic studies (EEGs) and long term EEG studies using the ACNS Guidelines Critical Care Terminology , education, and policy development Responsibilities: * The Neuro. Analyst Technologist has developed advanced understanding and strong analytical skills through extensive job-related training and experience in the Neurodiagnostic field including experience monitoring and reviewing long-term Epilepsy and ICU procedures.

• Performs analysis and completes a Neurodiagnostic standardized EEG Technical Report for provider to use prior to provider review and interpretation of the study. * The writing of technical descriptions for EEG and LTM studies is performed using the ACNS Guidelines Critical Care Terminology. In this instance, the Neurodiagnostic Specialist works under the supervision of an interpreting provider who can be immediately present either electronically or in person.

• Triages urgent EEG findings and escalates appropriately. * Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the Neurophysiology Team. * Explains complex technical information and concepts in variable and potentially sensitive situations, adapting explanations to address subject matter to address the varied characteristics of the audience.

• Audits study quality and reports issues and concerns to the department leadership. * Performs and produces high quality Neurodiagnostic procedures; maintain consistent knowledge and skill levels to meet diagnostic evaluation expectations; complete documentation of all activities according to established criteria; and adhere to department/hospital policies, protocols, processes regarding quality improvement, safety, and procedural workflows.

• This role independently performs and can effectively educate and teach other technologists the multiple skill functions needed by the department. These skills include but are not limited to all duties related to EEG, long-term EEG Monitoring (LTM); all aspects and phases of invasive EEG (preoperative, intraoperative programming of equipment, montage creation/verification, hookup of leads to system, troubleshooting all aspects of hardware and software setup, and discontinuation of equipment) documentation, monitoring); electrocorticography; somatosensory evoked potentials, and other cortical mapping procedures as needed by the department * Clinical and Leadership skills * Promotes the development of critical thinking as it relates to the practice of Neurophysiology in collaboration with leadership, and the care team.

Collaborates as needed to prioritize daily workflow. * Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and epilepsy surgery conferences. * Communicates effectively with clinical teams to support patient care. * Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and liaison between physicians and technologists regarding EEG ongoing studies.

• Consistently applies effective interpersonal skills with evidence of good judgment, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. * Maintains credentials, skills, and knowledge through continuing education and readily shares this knowledge with others inside the department and within Children’s Health. * Acts as a resource to physicians, management, colleagues, and other hospital employees.

• The Neurodiagnostic specialist will work closely with department leaders to assist in the maintenance of policy and procedures as well as the Quality/Performance Improvement program development and implementation. * Participates in ongoing Quality Improvement within the department and as needed with other hospital improvement goals.

Assimilates performance improvement into daily activities. * Contributes to the profession by dissemination of clinical and technical expertise through presentations, publications and or active participation in professional organization(s). * Serves as a role model and resource to department staff and other disciplines and hospital staff regarding the practice of Neurodiagnostic Technology.

• May teach and train Senior END and END Technologists, residents and fellows in EEG technical waveform analysis and technical procedural concepts and skills. WORK EXPERIENCE * At least 5 years Experience in EEG and ICU long-term monitoring Required * At least 2 years Ongoing experience in a Level 4 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in a hospital setting as a technologist Required * At least 3 years Ongoing experience in a Level 4 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in a hospital setting as a technologist Prefered EDUCATION * Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Prefer END AS Required * Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Current Registry in EEG (R.

EEG T.) by ABRET

• Neurodiagnostic * Credentialing Upon Hire Required * Current Organization Certification in Long-Term EEG Monitoring (CLTM) by ABRET Upon Hire Required * NA-CLTM certification, Neuro. Analyst-CLTM (ABRET) within 2 years of hire. * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Upon Hire Required A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.