Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr. Neurophysiology Technologist - EEG & IOM in Houston, Texas
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Sr. Neurophysiology Technician position is to perform multiple modality evoked potentials, EEGs, nerve conductions as well as intra-operative monitoring. They will perform duties in accordance with a positive attitude in a team environment and interact with patients as well as medical providers includes medical specialists, surgeons, mid-level providers, and nurses.
The ideal candidate will have experience with neurophysiology tests including electroencephalographs (EEGs), intra-operative monitoring (IOMs), electromyographys (EMGs) and evoked potentials.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Obtain standard recordings
Following ASET / ACNS guidelines.
Determine normal standards for patients.
Report significant changes.
Recognize artifacts
Perform all necessary troubleshooting with suboptimal results prior and during the testing procedure
Perform EEGs
Perform Evoked Potentials
Intra-Operative Monitoring (IOM) and applying various modalities
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the completion of an approved training course or on the job training in electroencephalographic technique.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Three years in neurophysiology using EEGs, IOMs, EMGs and evoked potential testing. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
One of the following required:
Certification in neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (CNIM) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET).
Registration in electroencephalographic technology (EEG) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET).
Registration in evoked potential technology (R EP T) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET).
Registration in electromyography (EMG) by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET).
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 163389
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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