NIOM Technologist II - CNIM - MyMichigan Health

Summary:The Neurodiagnostic Specialist performs EEG, evoked potentials, nerve conduction study testing, and intraoperative neuromonitoring in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. This is an advanced level position requiring 5+ years of experience and dual board certification by ABRET and/or ABEM/AAET. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position.Responsibilities:

(60%)* Perform adult, pediatric, and neonatal neurodiagnostic testing and intraoperative neuromonitoring in accordance with established protocols, age specific guidelines, and national competency standards.

(10%)* Document relevant clinical observations and prepare technical summary for physician review. Identify and report critical test results to interpreting physician or supervisor/manager.

(10%)* Describe normal and abnormal clinical manifestations, waveforms, patterns, and clinical events observed during testing. Identify physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.

(10%)* Maintains proper documentation of patient appointment schedule, entering charges, and entering results in the electronic health record in compliance with HIPAA�s Privacy Rule.

(5%)* Practice infection control standards relating to patient and equipment; maintain work area in an organized and sanitary manner.

(5%)* Attend continuing education seminars to increase knowledge and proficiency and obtain continuing education credits as required for recertification. Participate in mandatory education, in-service meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. 

Certifications and Licensures:

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

 

 

Credential:CNIM: Reg Electroencepnalograph Tech

Equivalent Experience: Board certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or EEG and nerve conduction studies (RNCST, CNCT).

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

 

 

Required Education:

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience: Graduate of CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.Competencies as specified by ASET, AANEM, or ABEM eligibility requirements.

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

 

 

Other Information:

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in orientation and training of students and new employees.

Perform tasks and other miscellaneous duties including patient appointment reminders, order/stocking supplies as assigned.

May be assigned to other MyMichigan Neurodiagnostic Testing locations to ensure optimal staffing and patient care throughout the healthcare system.

Participate in on-call rotation to meet departmental needs outside of regularly scheduled hours.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS:

One year of patient care in the field performing primary testing modality.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education):

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience: Graduate of CAAHEP neurodiagnostic technology program (or equivalent) required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.Competencies as specified by ASET, AANEM, or ABEM eligibility requirements.

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

 

 

Other Comments:

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

 

 

Credential:CNIM: Reg Electroencepnalograph Tech

Equivalent Experience: Board certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) or EEG and nerve conduction studies (RNCST, CNCT).

Qualification Source:

Essential: true