Lead Electroneurodiagnostic Tech

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Lead Neurodiagnostic Technician to oversee the neurophysiology lab’s daily operations. You will perform EEG, EMG/NCS, and other studies, while supervising staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on clinical work, leadership, and development of training programs to expand services and revenue. An experienced, credentialed technician is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Neurophysiology field, hospital setting preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: REEGT; CLTM and R.NCS.T. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical neurodiagnostic procedures proficiently (EEG, EMG/NCS, TCD, EP studies).
• Manage staff scheduling, provide direct oversight, and report on neurodiagnostic techs.
• Assist department manager with team needs, coverage, and tech duties per training.
• Create departmental policies and procedures while maintaining lab accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Train and precept new technicians across all areas of neurodiagnostics.
• Develop and manage a technician training program, including manuals and competency checks.
• Troubleshoot equipment, coordinate maintenance, and manage server/storage space.
• Manage and order supplies; maintain medical records confidentially.

Skills

Clinical neurodiagnostic procedures

Staff leadership

Training & mentoring

Program development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Lead Electroneurodiagnostic Tech

Req #: 0000271293

Category: EKG / EEG Technician

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: EEG

Pay Range: $47.09 - $61.22 per hour

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Electroneurodiagnostic Tech

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: EEG

Req #: 0000271293

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.09 - $61.22 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Lead Neurodiagnostic Technician

The Lead Neurodiagnostic Technician is responsible for the day-to-day technical and clinical operations of the neurophysiology lab and performs neurodiagnostic procedures (e.g., EEG, EMG/NCS/TCD, etc.) in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The Lead Neurodiagnostic Technician will work closely in collaboration with the department manager in multiple operational areas.

A Typical Day:

• Performing clinical neurodiagnostic procedures proficiently, including EMG/NCS, EEGs, TCDs, and EP studies.
• Managing staff scheduling, providing direct oversight, and reporting on neurodiagnostic techs.
• Assisting the department manager with team needs, operational coverage, clinical coverage, and tech duties pursuant to training.
• Creating departmental policies and procedures while maintaining lab accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Training and precepting new technicians on all areas of neurodiagnostics.
• Developing and managing a new technician training program, including manuals, orientation guidelines, and competency checklists.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems, facilitating maintenance calls, and maintaining server/storage space on neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Managing and ordering supplies while maintaining department medical records in a professional and confidential manner.
• Completing daily charge reconciliation and submitting billing information for all performed studies.
• Supporting lab operations, volumes, and revenue by participating in programmatic growth and building referral pathways.
• Handling special projects and tasks at the discretion of the department manager and Director of Neuroscience.
• Performing other duties as assigned or directed by management.

This Job May Be For You If:

• You are looking for a role where the majority of your responsibilities will remain hands-on and clinical.
• You are ready to serve as a leadership resource, provide vital staff support, and maintain appropriate team coverage.
• You possess the ability to effectively train, precept, and mentor new technicians across all areas of neurodiagnostics.
• You are driven to participate in programmatic growth, develop new revenue streams, and build strong referral relationships.

To Be Considered:

• Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Neurophysiology field, preferably within a hospital setting (5-10 years preferred).
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree or higher preferred).
• Licensure/Certification Required: REEGT (CLTM and R.NCS.T. preferred).

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer