Duke University Job Description:
NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH (0743)


Job Title: NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH 

Job Code: 0743 

FLSA:

Job Level: 67 

Revised Date: 03/05/2018  

Job Family: JF 10 

Occupational Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures, to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system, in at least two of the following fields of technical Neurophysiology: Electroencephalograph, Evoked Potentials, or Epilepsy and Sleep.

Work Performed

Operate electroencephalograph and evoked potential equipment to record patient's brain waves and nervous system response to provide quantitative and objective measures of sensory function.

Operate stimulating equipment safely to include a click stimulator, pattern reversal stimulator and somatosensory stimulator (electrical stimulation) for study of various sensory modalities.

Analyze waveforms during testing to detect evidence of brain disorders and sensory dysfunction; plot and label graphs with identifying information; score overnight polysomnograms; review EEG records and retain representative portions for microfilming.

Schedule patients for electroencephalographic, evoked potential and sleep tests; interview patients to obtain required medical information; explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.

Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body.

Record medical history, medications used, test results and identification information on patient's medical records for review and evaluation by physicians; collect and compile medical information for use in research project.

Participate in the collection of normative data designed to refine the database of existing procedures.

Assist in the cross training of clinical neurophysiology laboratory personnel and students. Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on electroencephalograph, evoked potential and video monitoring equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; reorder as required.

Maintain liaison with referring physicians to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires education generally acquired through an associates degree in a field of biological or physiological sciences or equivalent experience in a biological or psychological field; National Board Registration in one or more of three areas: EEG, Evoked Potential, Polysomnography.

 

Experience:

Work requires one year of experience in biological or psychological fields related to the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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