Neurodiagnostic Tech Team Lead - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

22h

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist Team Lead supports the daily operations of the Neurophysiology Laboratory by coordinating case assignments, optimizing workflow, and serving as a technical resource to the neurodiagnostic team. The role coordinates daily assignments, ensures appropriate technologist deployment, and serves as a liaison with physician and nursing teams. Working under general supervision and in close collaboration with Neurophysiology management and the Medical Director, the Team Lead contributes to high-quality patient care.

The position coordinates and triages patient flow across Neurophysiology service areas, including Epilepsy Monitoring Units, hospital floors, and outpatient clinics, when the EEG Neurophysiology Supervisor is absent. It supports quality assurance, performance improvement, research, database development, and implementation of new technologies or protocols. The Team Lead acquires and interprets EEG data, prepares reports for physician review, and independently performs advanced neurodiagnostic procedures and specialized studies in collaboration with clinical teams. Participation in the EEG on-call rotation and flexible coverage for emergency services during evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree/college diploma in Neurodiagnostic Technology or a related health science field.
• At least 8 years of experience in neurodiagnostic testing, including long-term video EEG, SSEP, BAER, VEP, and evoked potentials.
• Demonstrated proficiency in functional brain mapping and working in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• EEG Certification: registration in Electroencephalography from ABRET (Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation).
• Certification in one or more advanced modalities, such as CLTM (Certified Long-Term Monitoring) or EP (Evoked Potentials), required within one year from the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Three years of leadership or team coordination experience in a Neurophysiology or EEG setting, including case assignment and technologist support.
• Experience collaborating with Neurophysiology management and physicians on training, equipment implementation, and procedural planning.
• Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT).
• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Tech.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and triage patient flow across Neurophysiology service areas, including Epilepsy Monitoring Units, hospital floors, and outpatient clinic areas, in the absence of the EEG Neurophysiology Supervisor.
• Coordinate daily case assignments and ensure appropriate deployment of technologists.
• Serve as a technical resource for the neurodiagnostic team and a liaison with physician and nursing teams.
• Support Neurophysiology management in gathering and analyzing patient data for quality assurance, performance improvement, and departmental initiatives.
• Contribute to research, database development, and implementation of new technologies or protocols that advance neurodiagnostic practice.
• Participate in the EEG on-call rotation and provide flexible shift coverage for emergency diagnostic and monitoring services during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Acquire and interpret EEG data, identify critical patterns, and prepare comprehensive reports for physician review.
• Conduct specialized studies, including Wada procedures, electrocorticography (EcoG), ictal SPECT, PET, and balloon occlusion testing in collaboration with radiology and surgical teams.
• Independently perform advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including long-term video EEG (Phase I and II) and functional brain mapping across diverse clinical settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree