Neurodiagnostic Tech I

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs and processes quality electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings while following Health First, hospital division, and departmental protocols. The role supports a positive and productive work environment and performs EEG studies suited to patients’ ages and conditions. The technologist reviews medical records before procedures, recognizes and communicates seizure activity to the Neurohospitalist and ICU team, and communicates respectfully with patients, practitioners, associates, and care teams. The position ensures compliance with American Clinical Neurophysiology Society guidelines and maintains skin integrity at electrode sites during long-term EEG monitoring. The schedule is variable, generally 6:00 AM–6:30 PM across four 10-hour days, with call required. When on call, the technologist must acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes. The role requires availability to work at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, and Viera Hospital. The position is listed as part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Ability to take call, acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes, and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes.
Ability to adapt to changes in workflow, patient volumes, and staffing needs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of routine and critical care EEG.
Ability to test neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Flexibility to meet variable shift and census needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a Neurodiagnostic Specialty, or graduation from a CoA-NDT- and CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Program, or completion of a Neurodiagnostic Technology on-the-job training program accompanied by one year of EEG experience.
One year of related experience.
Experience with other neurodiagnostic testing modalities, such as nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, or transcranial Doppler studies.
ABRET registration as an EEG Technologist within two years of the start date and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

Perform EEG studies appropriate to each patient’s age and condition according to laboratory protocols and standards.
Review the patient’s medical record and evaluate the patient before the procedure.
Alert the Neurohospitalist and Intensive Care Unit team to non-convulsive and/or convulsive seizure activity.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, licensed practitioners, and associates, including informing the care team of delays.
Ensure compliance with American Clinical Neurophysiology Society guidelines.
Interpret anatomical correlations of EEG waveforms and distinguish normal adult waveforms, variants, and artifact in the EEG record.
Set up long-term monitoring EEGs to maintain skin integrity at electrode sites.
Respond to emergency alerts within five minutes and present to the hospital within 60 minutes when on call.