MEG Technologist | LeBonheur | Days

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Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a MEG lab with the Le Bonheur Neuroscience Institute. Performs advanced and non-invasive MEG procedures. Operates highly specialized, non-invasive imaging equipment to record magnetic fields produced by electrical brain activity, assisting in clinical diagnosis and research studies. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

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A Brief Overview
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a MEG lab with the Le Bonheur Neuroscience Institute. Performs advanced and non-invasive MEG procedures. Operates highly specialized, non-invasive imaging equipment to record magnetic fields produced by electrical brain activity, assisting in clinical diagnosis and research studies. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs advanced and non-invasive MEG procedures.
• Independently conducts clinical MEG data collection.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and proper EEG electrode application and removal as needed during MEG testing.
• Performs patient interviews to obtain medical history and documents information to assist faculty in interpreting results.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions within their scope regarding the procedure.
• Performs charge entry/verification and maintains consistent electronic communication with appropriate staff through designated channels.
• Optimizes MEG data acquisition and pre‑processing procedures, maintains and reports daily system performance, and manages MEG data archiving and retrieval.
• Maintains accurate electronic medical records and clinical databases in designated secure platforms.
• Supports faculty-led research protocols by obtaining informed consent, assisting with medical record review, and contributing to MEG research data collection activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Neuroscience
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Psychology
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Science
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Physical Science
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - 1-3 years Minimum of one year of experience as a MEG Technologist
• Preferred - Research laboratory

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of human neuroanatomy.
• Proficiency in EEG electrode placement and the use of analysis tools.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal communication to guide anxious patients and children through long, stationary procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to assist decision making.
• Ability to participate as a team member as well as to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and follow up appropriately.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates and management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.