Monitor Technician at White Plains Hospital – WHITE PLAINS, New York

Position Summary

The Neurodiagnostic Monitor Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patients undergoing continuous/video EEG and provides seizure diagnostic technicians, RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes. Recognizes normal and abnormal EEG waveform patterns and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Monitors patients undergoing continuous video EEG for safety.
2. Alerts supervising seizure diagnostic technician of clinical/subclinical seizures or behavioral changes.
3. Assists in monitoring all EMU patients to ensure patient safety.
4. Recognizes normal and abnormal EEG waveform patterns and troubleshoots EEG reading in real time to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data.
5. Assists supervising seizure diagnostic technician as needed, including restocking supplies.
6. Collaborates and communicates with health care team.
7. Attends in-services and meetings as required/requested.
8. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Will be trained in-house with 20 clinical observation hours and successful completion of didactic course (ASET LTM 100: Introduction to Long Term Monitoring for EMU Personnel).

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patients families and/or significant others, nurses physicians, and other members of hospital staff
• Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department and hospital policies and procedures
• Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested /required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal EEG waveform patterns.
• Troubleshoots EEG reading in real time to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data.
• Commitment to Co-Workers – Maintains a supportive attitude with peers to create a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and participates in Performance Improvement processes and projects.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

All populations served.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.