Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) invites applications for Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Title:
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
| Managerial | Maintaining a necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work station, rotation of stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items. Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction and/or need for repair. Documenting all testing procedures. Participates in technical conferences and meetings |
| Technical | Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System. Ensure that electrode impedance meet laboratory standards. Performs EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep, and bedside). Performs long term video monitoring EEG in epilepsy monitoring unit Performs Evoked Potentials such as Visual, Brainstem, and Somatosensory studies with high quality results. Performs Nerve Conduction Study in a highly skilled and patient-appropriate manner. Explains the test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Implements alternative methods or adjust controls to obtain optimal recording. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal test results – describes all manifestations observed during tests Knowledge of appropriate actions to take during patient emergency situations and ensures patient safety at all times |
| Quality & Safety | Writes a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from all sources Writes and prepares comprehensive technical summaries of EEGs, EMUs, EPs and NCS studies Knowledge of infection control standards relating to patient and equipment Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order, has the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair or report them promptly Maintaining a high control over safety and health regulations and making sure that all concerned parties follow the same. Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded |
| Education | Delivering and participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings Participating in the orientation and training of new employees Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development |
QUALIFICATIONS:
| Qualifications | Required: Associate degree (minimum 2 year curriculum) in the field of Applied Sciences, Neurophysiology or Biophysics/Physiology or equivalent. And Current National License. And Registered by: American board of registration of encephalographic technologists or equivalent American board or registration of Evoked Potential Technologists or equivalent American Association of Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent |
| Specialist Certifications | Required: N.A. Desired: N.A. |
| Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above (Relevant to the Job) | Required: a. NLT 2 years relevant experience in a hospital setting (EEG/EMG, Evoked Potential, Polysomnographic) Desired: N.A. |
ABOUT US:
Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.
