Neurodiagnostic Technician

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform electrodiagnostic procedures (EEG, sleep studies, long-term monitoring) and assist neurologists with nerve conduction tests in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with EEG training or an associate’s degree; eligibility for ABRET certification within two years and BLS/CPR certification are preferred. Expect routine duties, safety, and patient-focused care in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of an EEG training program or an associate’s degree.
• ABRET certification eligible within two years of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrodiagnostic procedures including routine EEGs, sleep deprivation studies, long-term monitoring, and intraoperative EEG for carotid endarterectomy.
• Record computer-averaged electrical responses to sensory stimuli.
• Assist neurologists with nerve conduction velocity exams and interpretation of recordings.
• Maintain and clean equipment; ensure infection control and patient safety; document results accurately.

Skills

EEG procedures

Patient care

BLS/CPR

ABRET certification path

Education

High school diploma or GED

EEG training program or associate’s degree

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Neurodiagnostic Technicians are allied health care professionals who record, monitor, and analyze nervous system function to promote effective treatment of pathologic conditions.

Technicians use various techniques and instruments to record electrical activity from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and somatosensory or motor nerve systems.

Technicians prepare data and documentation for interpretation by a physician.

Considerable individual initiative, reasoning skills, and sound judgment are all expected of the Neurodiagnostic Technician.

Job Description: (4) 9 hour days. Mon, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 7:30am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Performs electrodiagnostic procedures, which include routine EEGs and sleep deprivation studies both in the lab and at the bedside (portable study), long-term monitoring studies with video, EEG nasopharyngeal recordings, and electrocerebral inactivity (ECI) recordings in suspected brain death. Performs intraoperative EEG monitoring for patients having carotid endarterectomy.
• 2. Records computer averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory, somatosensory, or other stimuli.
• 3. Assists the neurologists in performing nerve conduction velocity exams.
• 4. Monitors the effectiveness of all testing procedures as ordered by the physician.
• 5. Adapts methods of recording instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and test findings.
• 6. Practice ceaseless, job-specific learning and development that reflects modern technology and current standards of practice.
• 7. Performs all duties by department policies and procedures; maintains the ability to perform competently in all clinical areas and with all age groups.
• 8. Provides patients with considerate and respectful care, preserving their dignity.
• 9. Performs all procedures following approved infection control practices
• 10. Explain the recording procedure to the patient and family as appropriate.
• 11. Renews and continuously refreshes knowledge and skills with commonly used procedures and equipment.
• 12. Values interdepartmental collaboration and integrated approaches to problem solving.
• 13. Obtains and summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the patient record.
• 14. Performs required written and verbal communications accurately. Verifies all ordered neurologic tests against doctors' orders before performing the procedure. Records all tests performed in the patient's chart and department logs in an accurate and timely manner.
• 15. Cleans and maintains testing equipment as appropriate
• 16. Establishes a work plan to ensure timely completion of assigned duties based on department practices. Properly prioritizes incoming requests for services.
• 17. Practices containment of resources by proper and reasonable use.
• 18. Practices electrical safety for the patient, technologist, and staff.
• 19. Supports and participates in the hospital's commitment to Continuous Improvement. Through the development and use of objective data, plans, implement and evaluate processes that result in the delivery of integrated services.

Qualifications At Mount Auburn, all neurodiagnostic procedures are performed by qualified and appropriately trained professionals for optimal patient care.

Education

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an EEG training program or associate's degree program.

Certification

• 1. Eligible for the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) certification to be completed within two years from the date of hire.
• 2. BLS/CPR Certified.

Experience

• 1. Minimum of six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.
• 2. Preferred one year of Neurodiagnostic testing experience.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.50 - $43.74 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.