Neuroanalyst

• 1. Responsible for accurately annotating normal and abnormal EEG findings, recognizing artifacts, seizures and seizure-like EEG patterns, subtle seizures, changes in level of consciousness, and EEG patterns of prognostic significance in a variety of medical conditions.
• 2. Presents EEG/video data and study evolution on daily patient rounds to electroencephalographer/epileptologist, describing current seizures/events including reporting frequency, duration and interictal findings.
• 3. Independently writes detailed description of EEG patterns, clinical behavior, seizure semiology, and provides preliminary report to electroencephalographer/epileptologist epileptologists and other medical staff.
• 4. Under appropriate supervision, the neurophysiologist writes reports including pertinent results of previous investigations, current EEG patterns, seizure semiology, mapping results, updated classification, and technical description of ictal and interictal abnormalities.
• 5. Compiles selection of representative EEG and video clips for presentation in multidisciplinary epilepsy surgical conference as requested.
• 6. Supports and promotes Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and the CCEEG/EMU team's goals and efforts.
• 7. Participates in quality, safety and continuing education initiatives. Supports hospital and Neurophysiology Department goals and objectives through daily staff coaching, mentoring, education and research initiatives.
• 8. Communicates with management regarding strategic initiatives and opportunities.
• 9. Alerts appropriate medical staff of any EEG studies requiring urgent attention and/or any additional support for interpretation including but not limited to critical test results.**
• 10. Contributes to and facilitates required quality assurance/improvement processes, including internal and external audits and review of EEG readings and interpretations.
• 11. Attends clinical conferences in support of maintaining credentials and certifications along with updating knowledge base and skillset.
• 12. This individual designs montages, maintains YNHHS Neurophysiology montage library, manages a diverse array of clinical and analytical software tools, and provides required technical support for study acquisition, storage and interpretation.
• 13. Supports education of new fellows in the assessment and technical description of EEGs.
• 14. **Critical test results: any values/interpretations where delays in reporting may result in serious adverse outcomes for patients. MA Coalition for Prevention of Medical Errors;
  www.macoalition.org/document/CTRPractices.pdf

EDUCATION

1) PhD degree in a related field preferred.
2) BS or BA degree or higher in addition to the following:
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) accredited Neurodiagnostic/Clinical Neurophysiology Program or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

If PhD, then minimum 1 year of neurophysiology experience in a medical or research environment or equivalent.
If BS or BA, then minimum 3 years of experience in clinical neurophysiology/neurodiagnostics which includes at least 2 years in ICU/CCEEG/LTM long-term monitoring experience preferred.

LICENSURE

1. BLS Certification
2. American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium (CCEMRC) Critical Care EEG Terminology Certification (2021)
The qualified non-PhD candidate must have the following in addition to the above:
3. Credentialed in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.*).
4. Credentialed in long-term monitoring (CLTM*).
5. Credentialed in NeuroAnalyst - Certified Long-Term Monitoring (NA-CLTM*) preferred.
(Credentials in clinical neurophysiology/neurodiagnostics from other nations may also be considered as fulfillment of the credential requirements).
*The R. EEG. T. and CLTM credentials are granted by ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET). www.abret.org

SPECIAL SKILLS

This person should possess the "core knowledge" listed in the Neurodiagnostic Societies' (ASET) statement entitled, "National Competency Skill Standards for Performing ICU/cEEG Monitoring", under Section 1, especially these portions listed below, excerpted and modified from www.aset.org., under "competencies":
SECTION I: Critical Care EEG Neurophysiologist CORE KNOWLEDGE
The CCEEG/System Neurophysiologist:
1. Is highly skilled in EEG pattern recognition and can provide a technical description to the electroencephalographer, physicians, and nursing staff caring for the patient.
2. Possesses knowledge and skills in EEG data reformatting and reduction techniques.
3. Understands computer operations and networking, when applicable, sufficient to do basic troubleshooting/report to information technology support services.
4. Is able to work quickly and proficiently under stressful conditions.
5. Possesses superb oral and written communication in multiple HIPAA compliant formats including but not limited to MHB, EMR, and clinical and surgical databases.
The Critical Care EEG Neurophysiologist is knowledgeable about ICU/cEEG recording and networking options, including:
1. Types of recording and storage media
2. Concepts of digital recording including appropriate sampling rates, aliasing, Nyquist frequency, sampling skew, amplitude resolution and horizontal resolution (analysis time), digital video specifications
3. Effects of recording parameters (filters, gain/sensitivity) on EEG waveforms
4. Electrical safety issues of equipment

PHYSICAL DEMAND

1. Frequent walking 25-75%
2. Sitting/standing 67-100%
3. Reaching including above/below shoulder height 33%
4. Some kneeling/crawling 5%
5. Pulling/pushing >50 pounds 10%
6. Carrying <50 pounds 10%
7. Frequent bending /stooping/crouching/twisting and continuous repetitive movements
Physical Exposure:
Lighting bright and dim, mechanical hazards, hazardous substances, infectious diseases and toleration of temperature ranges 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Physical Ability: Must be good or greater: vision, hearing, manual dexterity, talking, speech, and typing.
Requires the ability to concentrate for long periods of time under stressful conditions and still perform properly and effectively.
The Neurophysiologist job description does not supersede governmental regulation and/or
state licensure laws or affect the interpretation of such laws if they so exist.