NEUROPHYSIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Performs Clinical Neurophysiology procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

‎1. Works independently and ensures a proper environment for testing in the
laboratory, wards, Emergency Room (ER), or Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
‎2. Obtains medical history of patient and summarizes relevant data. Puts
patient at ease and explains procedure. Safely performs auditory, visual or
electrical stimulation of the nervous system. Adjusts settings of equipment to
ensure proper and accurate test results. Recognizes and eliminates artefacts
to produce meaningful diagnostic information.
‎3. Measures and applies multiple electrodes precisely, carefully, and
securely to predetermined anatomic sites. Based on patient's age, diagnosis,
current state and medical history, performs Digital Video
Electroencephalography (EEG), Visual, Brainstem Auditory and Somatosensory
Evoked Potentials, Nerve conduction Studies, Sleep studies, Pulse Oximetry,
Autonomic Studies and Long Term Video/Digital Encephalographic monitoring
(LTM), in both adult and paediatric patients.
‎4. Performs urgent diagnostic tests on critically ill patients in ICUs and
the ER on mobile equipment or in the laboratory setting in coordination with
nursing and respiratory therapy personnel.
‎5. Monitors patients with surgically implanted intracranial electrodes.
‎6. Assists physicians with invasive procedures in Intraoperative
Neurophysiological Monitoring, Electrocorticography and Electromyography.
‎7. Monitors patients intraoperatively. Performs complex pre-operative setups
with electrodes on multiple anatomic sites. Watches and assesses the quality
of the neurophysiologic waveforms. Follows the patient's systemic and
anaesthetic state while keeping track of surgical activities. Communicates
with and gives feedback to Neurophysiologist as necessary.
‎8. Observes patient reactions clinically and electrographically during
testing. Notes signs of distress, medical emergencies, or seizures. Takes
remedial action, notifies nurse and physician, if necessary.
‎9. Makes preliminary analysis and description of the waveforms or potentials,
ensuring that it is meaningful and acceptable. Notes pertinent data for
physician review.
‎10. Ensures safety of patient and safe operation of equipment. Informs
supervisor in writing of equipment faults. Maintains work area. Ensures
adequate levels of stocks and supplies in procedure areas.
‎11. Cleans and disinfects clinical equipment.
‎12. Participates in on-call rota for EEG and LTM services.
‎13. Works as team leader in procedural areas, on a rotational basis as
assigned.
‎14. Participates in laboratory quality improvement programs.
‎15. Participates in self and others' education, training and development.
‎16. Follows all Hospital policies and procedures.
‎17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor 's , or Associate Degree/Diploma in Clinical Neurophysiology or
successful completion of a formal two-year program in Clinical Neurophysiology
or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required

Grade ‎08:
Two (‎2) years of experience with Bachelor 's or four (‎4) years with Associate
Degree/Diploma or program is required.

Grade ‎09:
* Four (‎4) years as Neurophysiology Technologist at KFSH&RC
* Average Annual Performance Appraisal at least (‎3.5) for the last four (‎4) years
* Fifty (‎50) hours of cumulative Continued Medical Education (CME)

Other Requirements(Certificates)

• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.


• Board registration in EEG/Electro diagnostics or equivalent is required.


• Certification through examination from an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program.