Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

AtlantiCare•Atlantic City, NJ

18h

About The Position

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs neurodiagnostic procedures including routine EEGs, STAT EEGs, and long-term monitoring (LTM/EMU) hook-ups in accordance with departmental protocols, validated competencies, and national standards. This role provides high-reliability, flexible staffing support across inpatient and outpatient environments, including high-acuity settings. The technologist functions with a high degree of technical skill, clinical judgment, and professional accountability under a competency-based supervision model aligned with ASET and ABRET standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in Neuroscience or related health science required upon hire or transfer.
American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transfer
Degree from CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
ABRET credential (R.EEGT) required upon hire or transfer.
The Electroneurodiagnostic Registered Technician performs specific testing based on the standards set forth of by the National Society of Neurodiagnostics.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform routine EEG studies according to departmental protocols and validated competencies
Respond to and complete STAT EEG requests within defined time, quality, and safety standards
Perform LTM/EMU hook-ups including electrode application, securement, patient education, and documentation
Ensure patient safety, infection prevention, skin integrity assessment, and seizure precautions
Identify, troubleshoot, and correct technical artifacts within scope of practice
Accurately document procedures, events, technical observations, and communications
Communicate effectively with nursing staff, providers, supervising technologists, and neuroscience leadership
Escalate clinical, technical, or safety concerns per departmental policy
Maintain required competencies and participate in ongoing education
Work under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Complete annual competency validation
Demonstrates advanced situational awareness across inpatient, outpatient, and high-acuity environments
Applies patient identification, time-out, infection prevention, and safety protocols
Anticipates and mitigates risks related to seizures, altered mental status, and skin integrity
Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates timely escalation
Identifies clinically significant EEG abnormalities within scope of practice
Communicates proactively with the Medical Director of the Neuroscience Department or designee regarding concerning findings
Collaborates with nursing and providers to route patients to the appropriate level of care
Maintains effectiveness during emergent or time-sensitive EEG requests
Documents abnormalities, escalations, and communications according to standards
Executes neurodiagnostic procedures with high technical accuracy
Applies electrodes using accepted national standards
Identifies and resolves common and complex EEG artifacts
Maintains signal quality appropriate for physician interpretation
Ensures accurate labeling and secure handling of EEG data
Performs complete studies end-to-end
Documents patient state, events, and technical observations
Adapts technique to patient limitations
Responds rapidly in time-sensitive scenarios
Performs studies in ICU, ED, and other high-acuity settings
Escalates urgent findings per protocol
Applies electrodes suitable for prolonged monitoring
Educates patients and families on event reporting and safety
Ensures effective handoff to monitoring staff
Functions independently within validated competencies
Demonstrates sound judgment regarding consultation and escalation
Communicates concerns impacting patient safety or workflow
Serves as a clinical extension of Neuroscience leadership
Provides reliable PRN coverage across shifts and acuity levels
Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and accountability
Maintains readiness for short-notice staffing needs
Completes annual competency validation
Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives
Progresses along the ASET-aligned career pathway when applicable