PRN Neurodiagnostic Tech - Call Required

LCMC Health•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technician CNIM Autotransfusionist performs standard and complex neurodiagnostic studies, including intraoperative neuromonitoring, and operates autotransfusion (cell salvage) systems during surgical procedures. This dual-role professional supports preservation of neurological function and blood management to enhance patient safety and outcomes during operative care. On-call is required, and the work schedule has variable hours. The position conducts a broad range of neurodiagnostic procedures, including long-term epilepsy monitoring, EEGs, evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, cranial nerve monitoring, specialized visual and retinal testing, electrocorticography, electromyography, H-reflexes, and stimulated nerve mapping. It also provides intraoperative neuromonitoring and assists with EMG, nerve conduction studies, and Botox injections under physician guidance. The role sets up, operates, and monitors intraoperative blood salvage systems; follows anticoagulation, filtration, and reinfusion procedures; and coordinates with surgical and anesthesia teams. It includes patient communication and history gathering, accurate documentation and billing, signal and equipment quality control, equipment cleaning and troubleshooting, and support for staff training, scheduling, supply management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

Requirements

2–3 years of intraoperative neuromonitoring experience.
High school diploma.
Completion of an accredited neurodiagnostic technologist training program or equivalent training.
CPR certification.
Certification in Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) from ABRET.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience operating autotransfusion equipment.
Pediatric experience.
Certification or documented training in autotransfusion practices.
Diploma from an accredited allied health program in neurodiagnostics or a related field.
EEG registry through ABRET or ABCRET.
Autotransfusion certification, such as IATCB or AABB-recognized certification.

Responsibilities

Perform standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures, including long-term epilepsy monitoring, EEGs, evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, cranial nerve monitoring, specialized visual testing, ERGs, ECoGs, EMGs, H-reflexes, and stimulated nerve mapping.
Provide intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring during surgical procedures to help preserve neurological function.
Assist with outpatient and intraoperative EMG and nerve conduction studies, as well as Botox injections under physician guidance.
Use accurate electrode placement based on the International 10/20 system and follow departmental technical standards.
Maintain stock and equipment inventory for epilepsy monitoring and surgical neurodiagnostic procedures.
Set up, operate, and monitor intraoperative blood salvage systems for collection, processing, and reinfusion of autologous blood.
Follow established safety and quality practices for anticoagulation, filtration, and blood reinfusion.
Coordinate autotransfusion services with surgical and anesthesia teams and adjust techniques to clinical demands.
Verify procedure orders, document procedures accurately, and follow infection control and patient safety guidelines for blood management.
Explain procedures to patients and family members and obtain and document relevant neurological and hematologic history.
Communicate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff before, during, and after procedures.
Document procedures, patient responses, abnormal findings, and equipment adjustments; log and bill procedures according to hospital and departmental standards.
Recognize and eliminate artifacts, optimize signal quality, and program protocols to improve recording accuracy.
Clean and disinfect neurodiagnostic and autotransfusion equipment according to infection control protocols.
Troubleshoot and report equipment issues, perform minor repairs or part replacements as needed, notify the direct supervisor, and communicate with technical support.
Follow safety procedures for lifting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment.
Assist with training peers in neurodiagnostic and autotransfusion techniques, including intraoperative protocols.
Support scheduling, phone coverage, scanning, supply management, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.