NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECH REG

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist for a PRN/Occasional hours position. The role involves performing EEGs, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies, with supervision responsibilities and ongoing maintenance of complex equipment.

Qualified candidates will have experience in electroneurodiagnostics, current CPR, and ABRET/ASET/AAET certification, with a commitment to safety and quality improvement in a high‑end

Qualifications

• Experience with EEG testing and evoked potentials.
• Competency in recording and interpreting neurodiagnostic data.
• CPR certification is required and registry/certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for testing by gathering supplies and calibrating equipment.
• Record electrical activity from brain and body accurately.
• Abstract information from patient records and obtain additional data by questioning.
• Maintain and troubleshoot neurodiagnostic equipment and interfaces.
• Supervise procedures and assist in training other staff.
• Follow safety, policies, and education requirements; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

EEG testing

NCS/EP testing

Neuroanatomy knowledge

Patient questioning

CPR certified

Education

ABRET/ASET/AAET registration

Tools

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

The Registered Neurophysiology Technologist performs advanced testing in EEGs, evoked potential studies, and nerve conduction studies. Assists in the training of employees and supervision of procedures. Assists in tasks related to department operations. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on complex electronic recorders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for testing procedures by gathering all necessary supplies and set up and calibrate all equipment appropriately.
• Accurately record electrical impulses from the brain and appropriate body parameters.
• Abstract relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtain additional information by questioning.
• Possess advanced knowledge of calibration, use of and interface of all ancillary equipment.
• Possess advanced knowledge of electrophysiologic wave forms and frequencies.
• Possess advanced knowledge of basic neuro anatomy and physiology.
• Possess advanced understanding of activation procedures and responses anticipated.
• Perform general maintenance procedures, as well as troubleshooting when necessary.
• Possess advanced understanding of equipment and how it works.
• Possess a good knowledge of related disorders and disease, their symptoms and manifestations, as well as clinical correlation and significance.
• Possess advanced knowledge of treatment options of various disorders and disease.
• Possess advanced knowledge of relevant medications and their effects.
• Possess knowledge of charging patients and processing paperwork.
• Registration or certification in at least one modality of neurodiagnostic through national registering boards (ABRET; ASET; or AAET).
• Maintain lab stock and order supplies when needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Provides direction to and participates in training of other technical personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of Electroneurodiagnostics experience and competency in at least three (3) electroneurodiagnostic modalities.

Licensure Requirement:

Current CPR certification. Registration or certification in at least one (1) modality from ABRET, ASET, or AAET is required. Registry or certification must be maintained.