Neurophysiology Technician, Full - Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Neurophysiology Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location. 

In this role you are under the direction of the Lead Technologist of Neurophysiology, performs all phases of EEGs including
routine inpatient and outpatient EEGs; ICU and CCU tracings; cerebral death recordings; 24-hour ambulatory EEG recordings; Prolonged Video/EEG recordings; prolonged seizure recordings; tests with additional leads, or additional activations, or additional medication procedures. Also assists and/or performs Nerve Conduction Studies (NCV), and assists the Neurologist performing Electromyography (EMG) studies. Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate personnel as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Essential Job Functions

• Complies with departmental standards for obtaining high technical quality recordings by minimizing artifact, documentation of all significant events,
  and inspection of the data collected for abnormalities that would require immediate attention and/or physician notification.
• Assists in efficient operation of the department by meeting productivity standards, as defined by the department policies.
• Accountable for the appropriate use of department and hospital resources.
• Accountable for compliance with the billing practices, as defined by the department protocol.
• Maintains responsibilities for attendance and punctuality per hospital policy
• Actively participates in providing suggestions to the Department Lead
• Technologist in order to improve daily operations and employee satisfaction.
• Actively identifies and suggests opportunities to serve better.
• Actively seeks, suggests, and promotes cost effective practices.
• Demonstrates a solution oriented approach toward problem solving.

 Required Qualifications

• Preferably an Associate/Bachelor of Arts or Associate/Bachelor of Science Degree, or equivalent, and/or a Certificate in Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology from an accredited program, completed or in progress.
• BLS through the American Heart Assocaition
• Individuals seeking to acquire credentials of Registered EEG Technologist, Registered Evoked Potential Technologist, Certified in Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist
• Upon completion of requirements to receive Registered status, the employee’s professional title & position will be changed to Neurophysiology Technologist (Level 2).
• Preferred one year of health-care experience in a related field, i.e., EEG, EP, EMG, IOM.
• Physical/Position Demands: Must possess the required ability/energy to stand, walk, and lift regularly. Must be able to move large, bulky equipment throughout the hospital. Must be able to routinely assist patients by 1) positioning of patients on a bed, 2) assisting from cart/wheelchair to bed, etc.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Neurophysiology Department
• CBA Code: Non Union

For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.