Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Imaging EMU Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development support

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst to perform and supervise inpatient and outpatient EEG monitoring, EMU/ICU studies, and related neurophysiological procedures. The role requires ABRET EEG and CLTM credentials, 7+ years of Neurodiagnostics experience, and the ability to educate staff and fellows.

The position is full-time, with day shifts and potential weekend coverage, offering a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development in a premier

Qualifications

• Registered ABRET EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.) and CLTM certification.
• Eligible to sit NeuroAnalyst-CLTM exam within 12 months.
• 7+ years of experience in Neurodiagnostics.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Proficiency across multiple modalities used in neurodiagnostic monitoring.
• Supervisory/lead technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive studies per department policy.
• Daily scanning, documentation, and annotation of ictal/interictal events.
• Annotate EEG recordings with accepted terminology and produce final reports.
• Manage electrode setup, montage creation, and cortical mapping procedures.
• Archive EEG data; maintain Nihon Kohden database and related maps.
• Collaborate with physicians and education staff to plan lectures and CEU courses.
• Assist teaching EEG monitoring to fellows and residents; engage in quality improvement.

Skills

ABRET EEG Tech

CLTM

7+ years Neurodiagnostics

CPR (BLS)

Multimodal monitoring

Educational/teaching

Education

Associates Degree or higher

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field

Tools

Nihon Kohden

Epic

Job description

The salary range for this position is $40.52 - $56.94 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

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From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

See what our staff have to say about working at Northwestern Medicine! It Takes a Team!

The Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advanced LTM Analyst is independent and proficient in the performance and training of all duties and responsibilities for LTM/ICU/EMU/cEEG monitoring and may act as the physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs Neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive EMU studies/ICU Video EEG/cortical mapping/Ambulatory EEG/routine EEG and EEG during PET/Wada/Tilt table procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures
• Responsible for daily scanning, documentation and annotation of ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events
• Uses accepted terminology, annotate EMU/ICU/EEG/Ambulatory recordings
• Writes final report and detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, radiologic findings, mapping of ictal and interictal abnormalities and selection of representative EEG samples
• All aspects of the invasive EEG implant preoperatively, intraoperatively, and post‑operatively including but not limited to: electrode set‑up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook‑up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping
• Archive EEG studies, work with Nihon Kohden database, and create montages as needed, technical reports, create maps and trajectories for OR, quantitative EEG
• Review and interpret Quantitative EEG and post processing of EEG
• Extensive knowledge of medication and its effects on EEG waveforms and patterns is required
• Is relied on to act as department educator
• Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for CLTM* by reviewing current literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars
• All other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level
• Collaborate with Physicians and Education Coordinator to plan educational lectures/case studies/CEU courses
• Assists with teaching EEG monitoring of fellows and residents rotating in the department
• Develop and maintain relationships with END programs
• Review continuous/prolonged EEGs for appropriate start and stop times in the Nihon Kohden Database and in Epic
• Perform audits of EEG annotation and Epic documentation for quality assurance and accreditation submission
• May be asked to do other related duties as per skill set
• Additional Functions
  • Provide administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary
  • Participate in departmental in‑services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education
  • Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager, and be involved in improvement initiatives/projects.
  • Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Medical Director, Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technicians and/or student preceptor's performance
• Quality Management Responsibilities
  • Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
  • Serves as a role model for others in terms of quality of work and self‑improvement.
  • Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, weekday position with possible weekends.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered in both through the American Board of Registration of Electroenephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) as an EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.) and Continuous Long Term Video Monitoring (CLTM)
• Eligible to sit for NeuroAnalyst-CLTM Exam through ABRET and month obtain within 12 months
• At least 7 years of experience working in Neurodiagnostics
• CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Performance in each of the multiple modalities at the level or superior to a technologist registered in that modality
• Associates Degree or higher

Preferred:

• Prior work as a supervisor/lead technician
• Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in neurophysiology monitoring, business, healthcare, or related area
• Prior work experience in an academic or tertiary health care center

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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