Chief Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Chief Neurodiagnostic Technologist to oversee the clinical operations of the neurodiagnostic department. You will coordinate EEG services across all patient care areas, ensure quality and competency of technologists and interns, and conduct long-term monitoring studies with patient-ready setups.

The role requires registration in a neurodiagnostic modality (ABRET) with EEG registry within 3 years, BLS certification, and 4–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ABRET registration in one Neurodiagnostic modality required; EEG registry within 3 years of hire.
• BLS certification required; 4 years experience required (5 years preferred).
• Completion of an electroneurodiagnostic education program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operation of department's clinical services.
• Coordinate Neurodiagnostic Technologist activities across patient care areas.
• Perform routine and complex EEGs in all areas.
• Review and ensure quality and competency of staff and interns.
• Conduct long-term monitoring studies with patient preparation and data recording.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety, maintenance, and backups.
• Manage staffing schedules and prioritize workload and urgency.
• Maintain infection control practices and hazardous materials handling.
• Lead ongoing technical education and staff orientation.
• Engage with physicians to discuss laboratory procedures and equipment.

Skills

EEG technology

Staff leadership

Scheduling

Electrical safety

Infection control

Troubleshooting

Clinical operations

Education

High school diploma

ABRET registration

EEG registry within 3 years

BLS certification

4–5 years experience

Tools

PC software programs

Job description

• 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.

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.