Neurodiagnostic Tech II - EEG Tech

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program: $10,000 commitment

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in Clinical Neurophysiology and polysomnographic testing in Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be in lab, clinic, bedside, or OR. Hours include 12 hr night shift.

Qualification requires graduation from AMA/CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics, and EEG certification. The role may involve instruction of colleagues and direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics.
• Registered in EEG (R. EEG T., CLTM) is required.

Responsibilities

• May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Performs diagnostic testing: EEG, EMG, NCV, SEPs, polysomnography (with possible oxygen therapy and CPAP).
• Performs room and equipment setup and placement; calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
• Takes patient histories and educates patients and families on test prep and follow-up.

Skills

Instruction to others

Neurodiagnostic procedures

Education

AMA or CAAHEP accredited Sleep/Neurodiagnostics program

Tools

EEG equipment

Polysomnography equipment

Calibration & maintenance of equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

As a Level IV epilepsy center, we are leading the way in adult and pediatric epilepsy care—from diagnosis to curative treatment. Our EEG technologists work bedside, review studies, and assist in the OR alongside top neurosurgeons and epileptologists. We are also pioneering a neurodiagnostic apprenticeship with our local community college to train future experts.

If you are passionate, collaborative, and eager to grow, this is more than a job—it’s a career in cutting-edge neurodiagnostics.

Summary

The Neurodiagnostic Techno II performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room.

Hours: 12 hr night shift

Responsibilities

1. May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
2. Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
3. Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
4. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
5. Takes patient histories. Instruct patients and families on test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registered in EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM)

Professional Experience Requirements

• If completion of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics: No prior experience required.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Clinical Neurophysiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.