Neurodiagnostic Tech Lead

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lead Electoneurodiagnostic Technologist to oversee EEG, EMG, EMU, and EP testing under medical direction. You will prepare patients, document results, coordinate daily workflow, and support department operations.

You will lead quality assurance activities, maintain accreditation, and assist in staff performance reviews and onboarding of new technologists.

Qualifications

• Three years of END technology experience.
• Registry in one END tech and/or an Associate’s degree in END tech.
• Proficiency in another END technology area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow and assign duties for EEG/EMG/EMU/EP testing.
• Monitor patient flow and support department operations.
• Conduct quality assessment activities and maintain accreditation.
• Assist in staff performance appraisals and orient new staff.

Skills

END tech experience

Education

END tech registry/degree

Job description

Scope of Position

Neurodiagnostic services encompass all technical functions within the Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Evoked Potential (EP), and Intraoperative Monitoring areas. The laboratories serve as diagnostic areas of the Department of Neurology for patients with suspected neurologic injury and/or disease. The EMU is the inpatient diagnostic area for patients with suspected epilepsy.

The EEG laboratory is staffed Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 24‑hour, 7‑day per week on‑call service. The EMG laboratory is staffed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The EMU is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Position Summary

Under the medical direction of a physician and the general supervision of the Director, the Lead Electoneurodiagnostic Technologist performs a wide variety of electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury and disease and monitors patients for seizure activity. The lead technologist prepares patients for testing, collects computerized information pertinent to the interpretation of test results in EEG, EMG, EMU, and EP, coordinates daily workflow, assigns duties, manages patient flow, and provides support to the operation of the department.

The Lead provides all quality assessment activities for the site and maintains accreditation under the direction of management. The role also includes assisting in staff performance assessments for annual appraisals and orienting new staff to the department.

Minimum Education Required

• Three years (3) experience in END technology.
• Registry in one END technology and/or Associate’s degree in END technology.
• Proficiency in another area of END technology as described above.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.