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Senior Neurophysiology Technician - Clinical Neurophysiology
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
Performs advanced neurophysiology testing and coordinates laboratory activities.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Performs neurophysiology tests including electroencephalographs (EEGs), intra-operative monitoring (IOMs), electromyographys (EMGs) and evoked potentials.
Obtain standard recordings.
Following ASET / ACNS guidelines.
Determine normal standards for patients.
Report significant changes.
Recognize artifacts.
Maintains statistical data.
Participates in the development of new procedures.
Prepares and conducts in-service training sessions for section.
Participates in rotation on taking call.
EDUCATION
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the completion of an approved training course – OR - on the job training in electrocephalographic technique.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Biological sciences AND completion of an approved training course.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Three years in neurophysiology using EEGs, IOMs, EMGs and evoked potential testing.
With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
One of the following:
Certification in neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (CNIM).
EEG-R - Electroencephalographic Technician Registration.
Registration in evoked potential technology (R EP T) by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET).
Registration in electromyography (EMG) by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET).
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html.
