CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Operate specialized equipment with measures and record electrical activity of the brain and nervous system.

Implement alternative methods; adjust controls obtaining optimal recording.

Perform recording of electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potential (EP), epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), and nerveconduction study (NCS), and assist Neurologists in EMU and in invasive diagnostic procedures such as IntraoperativeNeurophysiological Monitoring (IOM) and Electrocorticography (ECoG).

Provide care and assistance to patients during procedures, paying attention to patients pacemakers and defibrillators.

Take appropriate precautions to ensure electrical safety.

Prepare preliminary technical analysis and description of traces ensuring its acceptability; note and prepare pertinentdata for interpretation by the interpreting neurologist.

Facilitate communication among health care professionals as might be required.

Ensure a safe operation of equipment by maintaining and keeping it clean; disinfected; conduct maintenance andadjustments and inform immediate supervisor if further repairs are needed.

Recognize computer software problemsand liaise with appropriate department to resolve system issues.

Maintain safe and efficient working area and equipment and ensure adequate levels of stock and supplies.

Assess clinical results, patient services and departmental processes determining the means of improving patient serviceand methods to increase efficiency; participate in the development and revision of program standards, policies andprocedures.

Adhere to ethical work standards ensuring responsibility and full confidentiality.

Implement all prescribed safety procedures.

Conform to all laboratory policies and procedures, accrediting standards,and guidelines on universal precautions and hospital regulations.

Perform other job-related duties.