Ioanna Balafogianni
Astoria,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist with 4 years of experience in performing advanced neurodiagnostic tests,ensuring patient safety and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver accurate diagnostic results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Registered Neurophysiology Tech
Integrative Neurology-Dr.Tal Mednick,MD
12.2024 - Current
- Performs routine EEG studies at outpatient neurology facility
- Performs NCV studies at outpatient facility
- Troubleshoot EEG and EMG equipments
- Knowledge of Sierra Summit system and ARC system
NCV Studies Instructor
Neurodiagnostechs Corp
08.2024 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Per Diem Registered Neurophysiology Tech
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan
04.2024 - Current
- Performs routine EEG tests at the outpatient facility
- Performs long term EEG tests at NEURO ICU patients/CTICU patients
- Troubleshoots EEG equipments
- Documents appropriate data in patients chart and lab files
Registered Neurodiagnostic Tech/NCV Tech
Westchester medical center
04.2022 - Current
- Performs routine,long term and electrical cerebral silence at Neuro ICU patients, MICU/TICU/CTICU patients. Also perform EEGS at the pediatric department such as NICU and PICU
- Performs routine and long term EEG tests at EMU patients
- Monitor EMU patients and notifies neuroscience physicians when patient has an event
- Performs WADA tests in the OR
- Creating montages for OR cases
- Performs routine EEG tests at the behavioral health facility
- Performs routine and ambulatory EEG tests at the outpatient facility
- Uploads ambulatory studies and analyze them
- Assists with archiving records
- Performs NCV studies at the outpatient facility
- Troubleshoots EEG and EMG equipment. Follows division policy to arrange repair service when indicated
- Documents appropriate data in patients chart and lab files
- Explain tests and procedures to the patient in order to obtain optimal results
- Knowledge of XLTEK system and Nicolet system
- Training technicians on conducting EMG tests,ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to hospital protocols and patient care standards
EEG Technologist
Lenox Hill Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Knowledge of 10-20 international system of electrode placement when performing EEGs.
- Knowledge of XLTEK system.
- Review patients history, obtain necessary information and documentation.
- Collect patients medical information needed to customize tests.
- Initialize of electrode placement and maintenance of electrodes for long term patients on Adult, Pediatric,ICU,NICU, sedated,ambulatory and video patients
- Perform EEG testing for long term recording in Epilepsy in patient unit for adult and pediatric patients.
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain such as poor electrode contact or patient movement,on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
- Responsible for archiving of EEG studies.
- Maintain and trouble shoot equipment.
- Communication with neurologist when intervention needed for treatment and diagnosis.
Hairstylist/Hair Colorist
Gloss Hair Salon
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Anticipated customer needs to provide them with high quality service to ensure comfort and satisfaction.
- Maintained and enforced strict and up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Resolved guest complaints about service.
- Serviced high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures
Hairstylist/Hair Colorist
Erika Cole Salon And Spa
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Communicated effectively with customers to understand their needs and develop relationships resulting in customer loyalty.
- Increased sales by 20%
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
Education
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing And Accreditation
ABRET
03.2023
Certificate - Nerve Conduction Velocity/ Evoked Potentials
NeurodiagnosTech
03.2022
Certificate - EMU Caring: Safety in The EMU
American Epilepsy Society
02.2022
Certificate - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
NeuroDiagnosTech
10.2021
Certificate - EEG Instrumentation Part 1
ASET
07.2021
Certificate - Ohms Law For Neurodiagnostic Technologists
ASET
07.2021
Certificate - Mechanisms of Electrode Injury
ASET
07.2021
Certificate - Infection Prevention 2020
ASET
07.2021
Skills
- Efficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek
- Strong interpersonal and human relation skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to work under pressure
- Coordination, time management, flexibility
- Service Orientation
- Critical thinking and problem solving in high stress situations
- Organization skills
- Dedicated, ambitious, knowledgeable
- BLS certified
Timeline
Per Diem Registered Neurophysiology Tech
Integrative Neurology-Dr.Tal Mednick,MD
12.2024 - Current
NCV Studies Instructor
Neurodiagnostechs Corp
08.2024 - Current
Per Diem Registered Neurophysiology Tech
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan
04.2024 - Current
Registered Neurodiagnostic Tech/NCV Tech
Westchester medical center
04.2022 - Current
EEG Technologist
Lenox Hill Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
Hairstylist/Hair Colorist
Gloss Hair Salon
06.2020 - 10.2021
Hairstylist/Hair Colorist
Erika Cole Salon And Spa
11.2013 - 03.2020
Certificate - Nerve Conduction Velocity/ Evoked Potentials
NeurodiagnosTech
Certificate - EMU Caring: Safety in The EMU
American Epilepsy Society
Certificate - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
NeuroDiagnosTech
Certificate - EEG Instrumentation Part 1
ASET
Certificate - Ohms Law For Neurodiagnostic Technologists
ASET
Certificate - Mechanisms of Electrode Injury
ASET
Certificate - Infection Prevention 2020
ASET
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing And Accreditation
ABRET
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