Requisition ID | 2024-49790 | Category | Allied Health |
Polysomnography Tech Trainee
The Trainee is responsible for learning the functions of EEG technology under the direct supervision of the EEG Technologist, Evoked Potential Specialists, LTM Specialist, and the Clinical Leader or Program Manager for Neurodiagnostics. The Trainee will eventually demonstrate competence defined (*) as providing age-appropriate care and service to patients from the age of birth to 21-years, and selected adult patients. The Trainee will be eligible for consideration for promotion to EEG technician I after 1 year experience working in Neurodiagnostics and demonstrate competence in core duties and responsibilities.
Schedule: Hours and days will vary during the training period of 90 days. After the training period this is a 13 hour nightshift Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Assignment will will also vary between locations (Main campus, or Lewis Center)
Location:
Central Campus
700 Children's Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43205
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Following established Policies and Procedures the incumbent will learn to perform a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease. These procedures include:
As the technologist gains more knowledge additional procedures may be added on an individual basis. Specific tests may require the application of non-routine recording parameters. These tests may employ special recording techniques to record eye movements, muscle activity, ECG, chest wall movement, tongue movements, and nasal and oral air flow, among others. Testing may occasionally be necessary in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Room, or patient's room.The incumbent is responsible for:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Education:
Minimum Physical Requirement:
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet