DBS Technologist

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
 A medical or graduate degree, or PhD candidate in biological science, neuroscience, audiology, or similar field.

Knowledge/ Experience/ Abilities:
1. Two years experience in general electrophysiological methods.
2. Twelve cases as DBS technologist trainee or DBS fellowship, and successful completion of DBS skills test
3. Knowledge of physiology & pathologic processes and aseptic techniques.
4. Knowledge of DBS procedures including somatotopic, efficacy and side effect mapping
5. Knowledge of microelectrode recording equipment and ability to interpret recordings of units and local field potentials
6. Knowledge of stimulation equipment and ability to detect stimulation side effects in patient
7. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
8. Ability to effectively communicate technical content to surgeons and attending neurophysiologists in a logical, concise, understandable fashion.
9. Ability to work with other researchers, equipment representatives, physicians, educators, and trainers.
10. Ability to stand, turn and stoop among several types of equipment in an operating room suite.
11. Ability to set up equipment with precision and speed in preparation for mapping procedure.
12. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, while concentrating on operation of equipment during surgical procedure.
Working Conditions:
1. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
2. The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses and masks.
3. Work requires lifting supplies up to forty (40) pounds, pushing, or carrying bulky pieces of equipment.
4. Variable work schedules that may change from week to week, depending on case load, surgeons’ availability, creating situations that may require minimal notice to be available for a case.
5. May require carrying a cell phone for non-scheduled work time to accommodate scheduling changes.

 SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.