Neurophysiology Technologist

Job Description

• Recording and reporting of EEG, evoked potentials, Nerve conduction (NCV) and assist in recording electromyography (EMG).
• To adhere to and maintain standard international protocols in carrying out the recordings of the above.
• Dispatching, archiving and filing of reports.
• Managing workflow in the neurophysiology clinic.
• Perform and report portable recordings whenever requested.
• Recording of ambulatory EEG and downloading data.
• Record video-telemetry inpatient EEG.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in clean and working order.
• Responsible for keeping record of consumables used in recordings and replenish the supplies.
• Education and training of other staff.
• Perform any other relevant duty assigned by the head of department/ consultant neurologist.

Professional Practice Development:

• Identifies self-learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
• Serves as a role model for all staff assisting in promoting and sharing knowledge via mentorship and preceptorship programs in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching new staff or students in the development of competencies required.
• Welcomes and actively participates in staff/student orientation, promoting and supporting a positive learning environment and transcultural principles in nursing practice.
• Develops and maintains own professional knowledge, clinical competency and skills utilizing reflective practice and maintaining a professional portfolio.
• Participates in service activities that contribute to positive patient outcomes, a positive patient experience and a healthy professional environment.
• Participates in and/or has the ability to lead under the guidance, support and direction of senior staff, the development of programs or quality initiatives that seek to measure and contribute to patient outcomes e.g. clinical auditing, performance improvement activities, and data collection.
• Participates in clinical research and supports Al Jalila research initiatives.

Communication:

• Interacts with children, visitors in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.
• Interacts with members of the healthcare team in a manner that demonstrates respect, effective communication skills and promotes teamwork.
• Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Promotes safe patient care and a safe environment by embracing a Culture of Safety and identifying proactively areas of risk and the timely reporting of adverse safety. events.

Collaboration:

• Demonstrates advocacy for children, young adults and their families.
• Encourages and involve children and their families in care decisions to make informed choices by providing them with information, support and direction to the relevant support services as appropriate.
• Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality indicators, positive patient outcomes and patient and family satisfaction through extraordinary service.
• Coordinates care across the continuum – understands and utilizes case management resources to achieve patient care goals, discharge planning, decreasing the length of stay and waiting times.

Safety:

• To actively support strategies for Safeguarding Children and ensure participate in the development and implementation of safeguarding strategies and procedures.
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for children, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to assess and resolve the situation.