Chief Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Chief Technologist to oversee clinical operations of neurodiagnostic services across patient care areas. You will coordinate EEG technologists, perform routine and complex EEGs, and ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role includes long-term monitoring studies, staff training, recruitment, and collaboration with physicians and IT for equipment updates. Weekend rotations and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registration in one Neurodiagnostic modality through ABRET is required.
• EEG registry must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
• BLS certification is required.
• 4–5 years experience in neurodiagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical operation of neurodiagnostic services across patient care areas.
• Coordinates EEG technologists' clinical activities and staffing priorities.
• Performs routine and complex EEGs in all patient care areas.
• Reviews quality of work and competencies of technologists and interns.
• Manages long-term monitoring studies including patient prep, setup and data recording.
• Extracts patient information and adapts methods to obtain optimal neurodiagnostic results.
• Oversees data archiving and server storage for neurodiagnostics data.
• Ensures electrical safety checks and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Develops training programs and competencies for new teammates.
• Maintains relationships with referring physicians and advises on procedures.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of technical staff.
• Manages supply inventory and initiates orders as needed.
• Trains staff on policies, procedures, and infection control.
• Works with IT for equipment updates and maintenance.
• On-call/weekend rotation with team members.

Skills

EEG

Staff coordination

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Infection control

Training & education

Recruitment

Policy & procedures

Data management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

ABRET neurodiagnostic certification

EEG registry within 3 years

BLS certification

5 years experience (preferred)

Job description

Essential Functions

• Oversees the technical operation of clinical services provided by the department.
• Coordinates the clinical activities of Neurodiagnostic Technologist in all patient care areas.
• Performs routine and complex EEGs in all patient care areas.
• Reviews and confirms the quality of work and competencies of technologist and student interns.
• Perform long-term monitoring studies (including patient preparation, equipment setup, and data recording).
• Extracts all relevant patient information from history and medical record. Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations, and neurodiagnostic findings.
• Performs and oversees technologist pruning and archiving to ensure adequate server storage.
• Coordinates Neurodiagnostic staffing schedules and assigns priorities according to the workload and clinical urgency.
• Ensures the electrical safety of all equipment and that electrical safety checks are valid.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor equipment repair when necessary.
• Capable of implementing trouble shooting strategies to maintain optimal recordings.
• Works closely with information services/technology to ensure appropriate equipment maintenance and updates are completed.
• Maintains policy and procedures manual(s) for neurodiagnostics, and ensures timely revisions.
• Assist in directing related clerical activities.
• Develops and participates in on-going technical education and ensures implementation of technologist skills.
• Maintains relationships with referring physicians to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of technical staff.
• Reviews the supply inventory and makes sure material are adequately stocked.
• Orders supplies routinely when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of personal computer software programs and programming. Plans, develops, and implements orientation, training program, and competencies for new teammates.
• Accountable for team meetings, huddles, etc. and responsible for holding teammates accountable.
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored and that proper infection control practices are implemented.
• Participates in a call schedule/weekend rotations with teammates.

Physical Requirements

The Chief Technologist will work in various patient care areas including patient rooms, critical care areas, operating room, and other clinical settings. Periods of standing and walking, moving and pushing equipment to remote patient care areas required. Exposure to biohazard materials follows safety guidelines.

Education, Experience and Certifications.

High school diploma or GED required. Completion of an approved education program in electroneurodiagnostics preferred, but not required. Registration in one Neurodiagnostic modality through ABRET is required. EEG registry must be obtained within 3 years of hire date, per Neurodiagnostic Technologist job description requirements. Additional certification/eligibility in EP/CNIM/LTM is desirable. BLS certification is required. 4 years' experience is required. 5 years' experience is preferred.