Neurodiagnostics Tech II or III

Self Regional Healthcare•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II or III performs neurodiagnostic procedures, including electroencephalograms (EEGs), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and assistance with electromyography (EMG) procedures. The role supports accurate data acquisition, patient safety, equipment maintenance, physician support, timely documentation, and patient-centered care. The position is full time, with a scheduled shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and one week of call per month. At Level II, the technologist performs routine and specialized EEG studies, performs NCS independently within training and credentialing scope, and assists physicians during EMG procedures. The role includes technical artifact recognition and correction, ensuring study quality before physician interpretation, age-specific competencies, accurate documentation, equipment calibration and quality control, and participation in quality improvement. At Level III, the technologist also conducts quality audits, supports difficult studies and complex EMG workflows, and precepts and mentors team members, students, and trainees. The Level III role assists with implementing new equipment, testing modalities, and workflow improvements and collaborates with neurologists and referring providers to improve service delivery and patient access.

Requirements

Associate degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology, Health Sciences such as respiratory therapy, or a related field.
For Level II: registration eligible, with required certification obtained within one year of hire; alternatively, Registered Respiratory Therapist with successful completion of the MUSC EEG training program and demonstrated competencies with neurodiagnostic lab procedures.
For Level III: one or more of the following certifications is required: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.), Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT), or Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R. NCS. T.).
Strong patient communication skills.
Ability to recognize technical artifacts and abnormal findings.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
Level II: one year of neurodiagnostic testing experience preferred.
Level III: three or more years of neurodiagnostic testing experience preferred.
Experience with outpatient EEG, EMG, and NCS procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized EEG studies according to established protocols.
Perform nerve conduction studies independently within the scope of training and credentialing and assist physicians during EMG procedures.
Recognize, document, and correct technical artifacts.
Ensure studies meet quality standards before physician interpretation (Level II).
Conduct quality audits of studies for technical adequacy and documentation compliance (Level III).
Demonstrate age-specific competencies for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
Maintain neurodiagnostic equipment and perform routine calibration and quality control checks.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives (Level II).
Serve as a department resource for difficult studies and complex EMG workflows (Level III).
Precept and mentor new team members, students, and trainees (Level III).
Assist with implementation of new equipment, testing modalities, and workflow improvements (Level III).
Collaborate with neurologists and referring providers to improve service delivery and patient access (Level III).
Demonstrate commitment to organizational values and patient experience goals.