Neurodiagnostic Tech II

Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech to conduct EEGs and related neurodiagnostic procedures. You will prepare patients, monitor neurological activity, operate equipment, and compile data for physician review in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires strong technical skills, neuroanatomy knowledge, problem-solving ability, and compassionate patient care. Eligibility includes high school diploma and BLS/CPR within required timeframes, with EEG technologist

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience with licensure or two years with grace period to obtain licensure.
• CPR certification (Basic Life Support) within 14 days.
• Registered EEG Technologist within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate standard and complex EEG recordings at bedside and in laboratory settings for adolescents, adults, and elderly patients.
• Perform evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies.
• Conduct specialized monitoring procedures including epilepsy monitoring, intraoperative EEG, electrocorticography, awake craniotomy, Wada testing, brain mapping, and transcranial Doppler as needed.
• Assist with delivering reports and transporting patients to/from the laboratory.
• Attend required in-services and participate in hospital and departmental goals.
• Support ongoing education through updated literature, workshops and conferences.

Skills

EEG recordings

Nerve conduction studies

Epilepsy monitoring

Intraoperative monitoring

Brain mapping

CPR

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Neurodiagnostic Tech, you'll perform specialized tests like EEGs, providing crucial data for diagnosing neurological conditions.
Every day you'll prepare patients, monitor neurological activity, manage equipment, and process data for physician review.
To be successful in this role, you need strong technical skills, neuroanatomy knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. Compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication are paramount for accurate diagnoses.

• Perform accurate standard and complex EEG recordings at the bedside and in the laboratory on a routine, emergency and on‑call basis to adolescent, adult and elderly patients.
• Performs evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies.
• Performs specialized monitoring procedures which may include but not limited to: Epilepsy monitoring, Intraoperative monitoring EEG, Electrocorticography, Awake Craniotomy, Wada testing, brain mapping, transcranial Doppler.
• Attend all hospitals required in‑services, adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures, participate in hospital and departmental goals and objectives.
• Assist with delivering reports and transporting patients to and from the laboratory, as needed as well as any other job related duties as assigned.
• Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, Workshops and conferences.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED or
• High School Graduate
• Two (2) years of experience with one Licensure and Certification or
• Two (2) years of experience with two (2) year grace period to obtain Licensure and Certification
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
• Registered EEG Technologist, within 24 - months

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.