Neurodiagnostic Specialist I, Full-Time Nights

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit options for eligible roles

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Specialist I to work independently in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. This role involves preparing patients for AV/EEG monitoring, performing NCVs, and managing EEG data. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience in neurodiagnostic procedures, CPR certification, and ASET competency skills. Full-time position with night shifts at Comer Children’s Hospital, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of ASET online course LTM 100 for EMU personnel.
• CPR certification in basic cardiac life support (BLS) required.
• Four years performing neurodiagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage EEG abnormalities as per SOP.
• Alert medical staff for studies needing urgent attention.
• Maintain and troubleshoot monitoring equipment.

Skills

Electrocorticography

Cortical stimulation

DBS recordings

Basic life support (BLS)

Neurodiagnostic procedures

Education

Associate degree or Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program

ASET certification

Job description

Neurodiagnostic Specialist I – Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring

This 100% onsite role is located at the University of Chicago Medical Center in the greater Chicagoland area. The Neurodiagnostic Specialist I works independently and proficiently preparing patients for both routine and complex AV/EEG monitoring, performing NCVs, and assisting with EMGs. They manage data by clipping, pruning, archiving, and purging EEG data after final reporting, and perform at least two of the four specialty procedures/testing, including intracranial EEG set‑up, cortical stimulation, ECOG, DBS recordings, and WADA tests.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies abnormalities (e.g., ictal, inter‑ictal, paroxysmal activity and non‑epileptic behavioral events) and clips, prunes, and archives these as separate files in accordance with institutional SOP.
• Immediately alerts appropriate medical staff (per institutional SOP) of any EEG studies requiring urgent attention and/or any additional support for interpretation, including seizures and other critical events captured on video.
• Able to perform intraoperative electrocorticography, cortical stimulation, DBS recordings, and intra‑carotid sodium amobarbital (Wada) studies with minimal assistance.
• Participates in all aspects of subdural/stereo‑EEG monitoring, including electrode connections, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting stimulation for cortical mapping, and disconnection.
• Maintains monitoring equipment in excellent operating condition, detects instrument and computer malfunctions, corrects problems whenever possible, and notifies the supervisor.
• Trains and assists junior technologists as necessary.
• Attends clinical conferences in support of maintaining credentials and certifications along with updating knowledge base and skillset.
• Participates in the development and revision of center policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of the ASET online course, LTM 100, titled Introduction to LTM for EMU Personnel.
• CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• EEG. T. or equivalent, plus four (4) years performing standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Must be able to perform two of the four modalities (ICU EEG, NCV, Intracranial and ECoG).
• Must possess ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full‑time Regular (0.90 FTE)
• Shift: Nights
• Work Location: Comer Children’s Hospital
• Unit/Department: Pediatric Epilepsy Center – Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non‑Union

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UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range for this position reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and other organizational considerations. Full benefit options for eligible roles are available through Benefits – UChicago Medicine.