Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Neurological Testing Center, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides neurological testing and/or monitoring in the Neurological Testing Center, working in one or more clinical areas and modalities. These include standard, long-term, or ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. The technologist may also work with visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EP), electronystagmography, or intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). The role works closely with other Neurological Testing Center staff, including physicians, and follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, ethics, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 36 hours per week in 12-hour day shifts, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The role works rotating weekends and holidays. It is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime. New employees’ benefits begin on the first of the month following their start date. The position is based at Feinberg/Galter, FL 07.

The technologist prepares patients and recording equipment, performs and documents procedures, recognizes technical issues and potential abnormalities, and communicates appropriately with coordinators or neurologists. The role also supports teamwork, training, quality improvement, and coverage of other Neurological Testing Center areas as needed. Patients are primarily adults and geriatric patients; EEG work may also involve neonates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registry in the discipline corresponding to the clinical area of work: R.EEG.T through ABRET for EEG; or R.NCS.T through AAET, or CNCT through ABEM, for EMG.
• Candidates who are board registry eligible may be considered if they complete registration within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the role, including patient preparation, testing documentation, signal troubleshooting, and communication of abnormalities.

Nice To Haves

• In addition to EEG or EMG, registration in one or more of the following disciplines: EEG, EP, CLTM, or CNIM.
• ABRET registration for EP, CLTM, or CNIM.
• Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities.

Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork, including relevant patient history, before a study; clarify unclear or inappropriate orders; and complete billing information after the procedure.
• Prepare patients independently for testing or monitoring, accurately place recording electrodes, and follow established procedure protocols.
• Recognize technically inadequate signals and seek troubleshooting assistance when needed.
• Recognize abnormalities or potential changes and communicate them appropriately to a coordinator or neurologist.
• Keep equipment clean and organized and stock supplies as needed.
• Record studies and enter appropriate notations and clinical observations.
• Promote teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
• Train new Neurodiagnostic Technicians and serve as student preceptors.
• Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, provide reassurance as appropriate, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist older adults as needed by assessing impairments that affect testing procedures; provide basic personal hygiene assistance when necessary.
• Provide technical or administrative coverage in other Neurological Testing Center areas as needed.
• Participate in departmental in-services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Assist with report typing, distribution, filing, and other storage duties as assigned.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement to the Neurological Testing Center Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Provide written or verbal feedback on Neurodiagnostic Technician and/or student preceptor performance to the Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Participate in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
• Communicate customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals and suggest departmental process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits eligibility for new employees begins on the first of the month following their start date.
• Competitive hourly compensation and shift differential.
• Eligible for overtime as a non-exempt employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED