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　　Position Summary: NDT uses electro-neurodiagnostic equipment to perform tests as directed by a physician to diagnose neurological conditions such as epilepsy, seizure disorders, strokes, motor neuron disorders, and degenerative brain diseases. Specific job responsibilities are contingent on department need and competency to perform specific diagnostic tests.

　　Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose nervous system disorders.

　　Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and electromyography (EMG).

　　Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.

　　Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.

　　Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.

　　Collect patients' medical information needed to perform and customize tests as needed.

　　Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.

　　Monitor patients undergoing electroencephalographs (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and electromyography (EMG).

　　Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electro-neurodiagnostic recordings.

　　Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.

　　Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.

　　Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.

　　Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.

　　Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions as needed.

　　Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience

　　Minimum of two years as a neuro-diagnostician preferredEducation

　　High school diploma or equivalent required

　　Associate degree in an accredited electro-neurodiagnostic (END) educational program preferred

　　Certification from an approved program of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs preferred

　　Licenses / Certifications

　　Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferredKnowledge / Skills

　　Must have excellent computer skills

　　Must be able to work independently in a multifaceted environment with limited supervision

　　Ability to work with all levels of providers

　　Physical Requirements : Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.