Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Job description

Department Overview The NDA provides continuous monitoring of patients undergoing EEG recording for safety, either in room or via remote video monitoring. Alerts supervisor and/or activate hospital systems such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc. per established protocols when encountering patient clinical issues. Will assist Neurodiagnostic technologists with restocking supplies, electrode removal and disinfection as needed. May communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events. May document observations. Receives general technical supervision by an END 2 or above. The NDA does not analyze EEG data Function/Duties of Position: Patient Observation: - Neurodiagnostic Assistant (NDA)observe and monitor patients within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). NDAs perform clinical seizure recognition, patient safety and respond to patient emergencies in the EMU. NDAs will work in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R. EEG T. or CLTM) as well as the full multi-disciplinary epilepsy center team. Patient Video Monitoring: - Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Always maintains constant visu...