Neurodiagnostic Technologist 2

Where You’ll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurodiagnostic Technologist II, you will perform a range of neurodiagnostic procedures as a mid-level specialist, ensuring patient safety and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Every day you will prepare test setups, apply electrodes accurately, manage patient safety during clinically significant events, and contribute to diagnostic processes with a high level of operational competence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess intermediate neurodiagnostic technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail in procedure execution, strong communication skills for effective patient management, and a proven ability to independently perform varied tests while prioritizing patient safety.

• Applies electrodes in accordance with the ACNS guidelines.
• Performs prescribed testing.
• Monitors and documents patient’s condition and responds to and reports any adverse reactions.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reviews patient’s history and educates patient about procedure.
• Shops/graphs, analyzes, documents and reports results of diagnostic procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in performance of procedures in a patient care environment.
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
• Has passed examination and obtained the credential appropriate to the modality of practice (ie., R. EEG T. or R. EP T.).

Preferred

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program.
• Associate Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.