END Technician III

Job Code: NU2213

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

Performs all department procedures and supervises other technologists as well as assists management in technical accountability of services. Demonstrated competence in at least one additional area of neurodiagnostics: Evoked Potentials to include SSPs, BAERs, and VEPs, Intraoperative Monitoring, Nerve Conduction Studies, SPECT scans, WADAs, LTEM, and Tilt table with video EEGs.

Patient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.  

Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.  

Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes. 

Monitors quality of core processes in department.  Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients.  

Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.  

Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.  Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.   Participates in regular staff meetings.   Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers. 

Medical Knowledge: Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.  

Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.  Reviews patient records.   Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.  Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.  Establishes presumptive diagnosis.  Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.   Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 2 years of formal neurodiagnostics training required. Graduation from an accredited school of electroneurodiagnostics strongly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in neurodiagnostics procedures or a minimum of two years of experience in surgical monitoring/CNIM required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Registered/certified in a neurodiagnostics field required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated competence in at least one additional area of neurodiagnostics: Evoked Potentials to include SSEPs, BAERs, and VEPs, Intraoperative Monitoring, Nerve Conduction Studies, SPECT scans, WADAs, LTEM, AFTs and Tilt table with video EEGs. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Maintain CPR. Must be able to identify basic cardiac rhythm and rate. Must be able to rotate call independently. Must be able to interpret basic encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes