Neurodiagnostic Assistant - Autonomic Lab

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Neurodiagnostic (CND) Assistant will support specific clinical neurophysiology areas within the Department of Neurology. These areas include Autonomics, Electroencephalography (EEG), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Neurology Gait Lab, Interoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring (IONM), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The CND assistant will be cross trained in multiple areas of the practice based on departmental need. This position will primarily work in the Autonomic Lab, with additional coverage in the Movement Lab as needed. The Clinical Neurodiagnostic (CND) Assistant- Autonomic Lab: Works closely alongside technologist performing Autonomic Reflex Screen testing while also working collaboratively within a team setting. This role involves preparing and guiding patients through procedures, operating specialized diagnostic equipment, monitoring patient safety and comfort, and ensuring tests are conducted according to established protocols. Successful candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, strong patient communication skills and interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work independently while adhering to clinical, safety, and confidentiality standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Clinical Neurodiagnostic (CND) Assistant- Movement Lab: Works closely alongside the physician to prepare and conduct diagnostic testing in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role requires precise preparation of sensors and accurate electrode placement for targeted muscles, with the ability to quickly identify and prepare specific muscle groups. The technician must recognize, troubleshoot, and correct electrode placement and signal artifacts in real time, including reducing impedance and other sources of interference. Familiarity with test-specific electrode configurations, equipment setup, and clerical preparation is essential. Success in this role demands the ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, manage time effectively, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and communicate clearly with the physician and clinical team throughout testing.

Requirements

Professionalism
Attention to detail
Strong patient communication skills and interpersonal skills
Empathy
Ability to work independently while adhering to clinical, safety, and confidentiality standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy
Manage time effectively
Maintain exceptional attention to detail
Communicate clearly with the physician and clinical team throughout testing

Nice To Haves

Accurate prep & handling of Botulinum toxin (reconstitution, dosage accuracy, dilution)
Strong understanding of muscle anatomy, landmarks, and innervation anatomical knowledge
Exposure to needles
Strong math skills
Anatomy

Responsibilities

Preparing and guiding patients through procedures
Operating specialized diagnostic equipment
Monitoring patient safety and comfort
Ensuring tests are conducted according to established protocols
Precise preparation of sensors and accurate electrode placement for targeted muscles
Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct electrode placement and signal artifacts in real time, including reducing impedance and other sources of interference
Familiarity with test-specific electrode configurations, equipment setup, and clerical preparation