Department of Neurology - EMU Electroneurodiagnostic Supervising Technologist
University of Iowa
Job Info
The Department of Neurology Epilepsy Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is seeking to hire an EMU Electroneurodiagnostic Supervising Technologist to direct the clinical operations of the Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), adult and pediatric, to ensure quality standards and patient satisfaction.
The Level 4 Epilepsy Center at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics provides the highest level of epilepsy care available in the United States, treating epilepsy patients from across the Midwest. ICEP also serves as a resource for neurologists and other neuroscientists from around the country, offering second opinions and expert advice.
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Job Duties/Responsibilities to include:
- Assure clinical competency in expertise in all areas of specialization, assign technical staff, and coordinate Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit activities.
- Ensure JCAHO compliance and participate in visits of the EMU.
- Formulate and implement guidelines to facilitate the scheduling of patients.
- Monitor and maintain developments in the field of Epilepsy Medicine initiating new services to maintain quality standards and ensure patient satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain quality assurance program to ensure compliance with applicable state and national agencies.
- Collaborate/communicate with professional and technical staff, healthcare providers, and students to provide exceptional services to patients.
- Assist with technical aspects of multiple research projects. Review and prepare data for physician review.
- Collaborate with IT to ensure data retrieval and storage.
- Analyze equipment and software issues and refer as appropriate.
- Attend monthly unit council meetings to review Press Ganey results and develop plans to improve patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with administration in the preparation and monitoring of capital and operational budgets.
- Hire and manage technical and clerical staff, assuring they are compliant with UI policies. Manage staff ELMS records and leave requests. Complete annual performance appraisals, competency assessments, and assists staff with meeting performance goals.
- Will routinely monitor current trends in epilepsy monitoring and project areas of growth. Participate in the expansion of technical services as needed.
- Will write and edit policies and procedures pertaining to Epilepsy Monitoring within the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
- Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
- Positively interact with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.
- Clinical oversight is received from the Director, Epilepsy Division and the Medical Director of the Inpatient Services. Functional and administrative oversight is received from the APP Lead, Clinical Director, or designee.
- Supervision is exercised over all support staff, Electroneurodiagnostic technologists, Electroneurodiagnostic technicians, and students.
100% Time
EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Must have graduated from an accredited (CoA) Electroneurodiagnostic technology program.
- Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET), or other applicable nationally recognized certifying agency is required.
- 3-5 years' experience involving administrative and functional supervision in Epilepsy, EEG or EMG Monitoring Unit.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience scheduling staff, organizing workloads, and managing patients. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
- Experience with patient and staff education.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs.
- Experience with evidence based practice or research utilization.
- Enthusiasm for career and professional development.
In order to be considered, applicants must upload Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Clin Care/Spec Svcs Supv
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 5A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 50012
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Alexander Vongnhay
- Contact Email: alexander-vongnhay@uiowa.edu
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