Clinical Neurodiagnostic Specialist - EEG/EMU - PRN

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 101,579,000 - 171,466,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Specialist to perform routine, ambulatory, and prolonged EEG studies across adults and children. The role supports the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and other inpatient EEG services, requiring teamwork, precision, and clinical expertise.

The Specialist I/II track offers mentorship, education, and certification support with opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of accredited neurodiagnostic technology program or equivalent experience.
• ABRET/ABEM/AAET certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, ambulatory, and prolonged EEG studies for patients of all ages.
• Support EMU and other inpatient EEG needs with adaptability to changing environments.
• Ensure accurate patient preparation and high-quality data acquisition.
• Maintain safe testing environments and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Mentor student technologists rotating through the inpatient practice.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic testing

Electrode application

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

ABRET/ABEM/AAET certification within 2 years

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Join Mayo Clinic’s growing Neurology department in Rochester, Minnesota, and build your career within a world-renowned academic medical center dedicated to patient care, innovation, education, and research.

The technologist is responsible for performing routine, ambulatory, and prolonged EEG studies for patients of all ages in an inpatient setting. This role will support patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) as well as patients in other inpatient settings. This role requires adaptability to rapidly changing environments and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The technologist is expected to apply best practices and clinical expertise to tailor studies to each patient’s unique needs.

Key responsibilities include accurate patient preparation, high-quality data acquisition, and maintaining a safe testing environment. Competency in neurodiagnostic procedural testing is essential, including electrode application for adult and pediatric EEGs using the standard 10-20 or 10-10 systems.

Additional duties include monitoring and maintaining EEG recordings for surgical, adult, and pediatric patients, responding to seizures, troubleshooting equipment, assisting with SPECT injections, and providing shift reports on relevant patient information. Acting as a liaison between nurses and physicians, the EEG Technologist ensures effective communication and collaboration to support patient care. The technologist will also mentor student technologists rotating through the inpatient practice.

Our technologists work alongside nationally recognized neurologists and neuroscientists, using advanced technology and innovative diagnostic techniques to evaluate complex neurological conditions. Mayo Clinic is actively hiring Neurodiagnostic Specialists at the Tech I or II levels offering a clear and supported pathway for advancement as your skills, experience, and certifications grow. You will have access to defined career progression, continuing education, mentorship, specialty certification support, and exposure to some of the most complex cases in healthcare.

What Sets Our Practice Apart?

• Growing Neurology practice with continued investment in neurodiagnostic services.
• Exposure to complex and rare neurological disorders.Defined career progression and specialty certification support.
• Collaboration with nationally recognized experts advancing neuroscience care

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Qualifications

Requirements and CareerTierLevels

Mayo Clinic offers a two-tier Neurodiagnostic Specialist structure designed to support growth at every stage of your career. Whether you are just entering the field or bringing years of experience, you will know how to advance, and Mayo Clinic provides the mentorship, education, certification support, and hands‑on experience to help you get there. Candidates are considered at the appropriate Tech I or II level based on education, certification, and years of neurodiagnostic experience.

Specialist I:

High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited neurodiagnostic technology program or two years of relevant neurodiagnostic technology experience required. Associate’s degree preferred. Required certification through ABRET, ABEM, and/or AAET must be obtained within two years of employment in the laboratory of hire. Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Specialist II

High school diploma or GED andHigh School Diploma or GEDand a total of 4 years of experience: 2 years of Neurodiagnostic experience with 2 years of experience in laboratory specialty (e.g. IONM EEG, IONM EMG/EP, EMU, MEG) applying to. Must be a current Registered Technologistto apply. ion requirement.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Specialist I $35.45 - $53.15 Specialist II $39.86 - $59.84

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

Supplemental/PRN; as needed

Schedule Details

PRN - Can include any shift needing coverage in the EMU, from morning shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts, or weekend shifts depending on needs

Weekend Schedule

PRN - Can include any shift needing coverage in the EMU, from morning shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts, or weekend shifts depending on needs

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.