The Autonomic Lab Neurodiagnostic technologist facilitates a battery of tests to measure the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. This person will split their time between the MGH Autonomic Testing Lab and the BWH Faulkner Autonomic Testing Lab, with the majority of the time at MGH. The technologist will measure the heart rate and blood pressure of the patient who will be exposed to a variety of stimuli that are controlled by the technologist such as deep breathing, active standing, and passive head-up tilting on a tilt-table. In addition, the technologist will perform a sympathetic skin response test that will evaluate and record the galvanic response from the skin. The technician will be responsible preparing the patient for the autonomic testing in the lab as well as providing explanations of what to expect. When the exams are complete, the technologist organizes the data into a report.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Correctly places EKG leads and electrodes to acquire a diagnostically accurate EKG
Prepares a patient for testing
Explains each autonomic test component to the patient and assures they understand what to expect, how to communicate during the test and why the test has been ordered
Sets up the patient room with all necessary equipment before the patient's test time
Performs each autonomic test and records observations in real time
Helps to maintain proper scheduling in conjunction with the scheduling department.
Provides patients with pre-appointment paperwork and answers any patient questions prior to appointment date
Maintains proper supply levels and orders additional testing supplies as needed
Enters test result data
With the help of the front desk and scheduling department, ensures each patient has insurance coverage in place prior to visit.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Director of the department
Qualifications
ABRET required. Must obtain with 1 year of hire
Prior experience preferred
Associate's Degree preferred
Can perform accurate EKG tracings
Excellent patient interactive skills
Can recognize life threatening arrhythmias
Can recognize EKG artifact
Can enter data quickly and accurately
Can measure blood pressures
Massachusetts license is not required
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