Neurophysiology Technologist

Job Purpose:

To perform neuro-physiology procedures for adult and pediatric patients referred for these procedures from the outpatient clinic, in patient department and external doctors within the framework set by Fakeeh Care.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Performs short routine EEG recordings.
2. Conducts long-term video EEG monitoring.
3. Performs bedside EEG recordings.
4. Carries out Nerve Conduction Test.
5. Conducts evoked potential testing, visual and Somatosensory.
6. Assists Neurology Doctor’s to perform EMG advanced NCV and VEP.
7. Types and fills reports of each patient.
8. Arranges appointment for PSG,PAP Titration, EEG,EMG-NCV and VEP.
9. Performs routine equipment’s care, maintenance and inventory evaluation in collaboration with biomedical engineer.
10. Reports safety or operational concerns to chairperson of Neurosciences.
11. Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
12. Performs all procedures in a timely and professional manner.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:

1. Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
2. Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
3. Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
4. Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
5. Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
6. Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
7. Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Skills and Abilities:

Computer knowledge of Microsoft word in mandatory typing skills of 20 words per minutes or higher.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as Neurophysiology Technician or EEG/NCV/EP technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• For Senior Neurophysiology Technician Minimum of 5 years as Neurophysiology Technician or EEG/NCV/EP technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies

Education:

Completion of neuro physiology procedures training in the hospital or pre-employment training session from accredited facility

Language:

English and Arabic preferred

Licenses / Certifications:

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA)