Neurodiagnostic Tech Team Lead - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$49 - $79

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist Team Lead supports 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 acts 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 the implementation of new technologies and protocols. The Team Lead also participates in the EEG on-call rotation and provides emergency diagnostic and monitoring services during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role acquires and interprets EEG data, identifies critical patterns, and prepares reports for physician review. It performs specialized studies and advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including long-term video EEG (Phase I and II) and functional brain mapping across diverse clinical settings.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 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, 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 or EP, required within one year from the start date.
Flexibility with shift coverage to provide emergency diagnostic and monitoring services during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 clinics, when the EEG Neurophysiology Supervisor is absent.
Coordinate daily case assignments and ensure appropriate deployment of technologists.
Optimize laboratory workflow and serve as a technical resource for the neurodiagnostic team.
Act as 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.
Participate in the EEG on-call rotation and provide 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.