Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| SEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech | 18370 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22582 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT) |
| SEIU 1199NW HMC Respiratory Therapist/Anesthesiology Tech/END Tech | 18950 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC Resp/Anesth/END) 23202 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC Resp/Anesth/END) |
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic and other clinical electrophysiologic examinations.
DEFINITION
Prepare patient for and conduct routine inpatient and outpatient electroneurodiagnostic and other clinical electrophysiologic examinations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, prepare patients for and conduct routine electroneurodiagnostic and other electrophysiologic examinations; collect data pertinent to the interpretation of test results.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform electroneurodiagnostic procedures in at least one modality, such as EEG’s, evoked potentials, sleep studies and long-term monitoring;
Review patient medical information and set up equipment;
Obtain an accurate and concise patient history noting pertinent information such as neurologic and other relevant clinical symptomatology, significant clinical findings, and any medications taken by the patient;
Evaluate patient for comprehension of ability to cooperate with the procedure; establish rapport and educate the patient and/or family on the test procedure;
Measure and apply electrodes using standardized systems and multiple electrode application techniques as needed;
Calibrate, evaluate and adjust the instruments to proper technical standards in order to obtain top-quality recordings; keep equipment clean and in proper working order; troubleshoot equipment problems; repair and report to supervisor promptly;
Record electrical activity using standard montages following published guidelines; document recording parameters, technical and clinical observations on the recording; recognize, monitor, and/or eliminate artifacts;
Implement alternative methods or adjust parameters to obtain optimal recording, including use of activation procedures, additional electrodes, different montages, or physiologic monitors;
Learn to perform additional and advanced END procedures by supervised practice with increasing independence;
Maintain laboratory inventory;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
Equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
09/14/1973: Revise Class
11/18/1985: Revise Class/Title
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
07/16/1991: Revise MQ
09/15/1995: Revise class/Title
03/14/2003: Revise Class
07/01/2007: Revised new class code: (formerly 6370) effective 07/01/2007
06/22/2011: New to SEIU
08/15/2012: New to 1199NW
01/01/2020: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 01/01/2020