Neurodiagnostic Technician

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio's Neurology department seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG, NCS, and autonomic testing across age groups in an on-site setting.

The role requires clinical expertise, accurate data interpretation, and collaboration with neurologists to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should have at least two years of EEG experience and familiarity with EPIC scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience independently performing EEG procedures in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Ability to interpret EEG/NCS results and communicate with Neurologist.
• Knowledge of EPIC scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG recordings of NCV testing; performs VEP testing; BAER; SEP; ambulatory EEG.
• Interprets wave characteristics to detect brain or nerve disorders and communicates findings to the Neurologist.
• Maintains and calibrates EEG equipment; conducts routine maintenance as needed.
• Schedules EEG studies and coordinates with the care team across age groups.

Skills

EEG procedures

Nerve conduction studies

EPIC software

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Neurodiagnostic Technician, under general supervision, will perform electroencephalogram (EEG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and Autonomic testing (Sweat resting, Heart rate response to Deep Breathing/ HR, BP response to Valsalva and assist with EMG and tilt table testing) using proper techniques for placing and attaching the electrodes and for positioning the patient.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate EEG recordings of NCV testing; perform visual evoked potential (VEP testing; Performs brain-stem auditory evoked response (BAER); performs somatosensory evoked potential (SEP); perform electroencephalogram (EEG) testing in an ambulatory setting. Adapts methods for instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and test findings.
• Ensure all ordered procedures are completed in an organized, efficient manner.
• Interprets wave characteristics accurately during each test to detect evidence of brain disorders or nerve disorders and provides interpretations to the Neurologist/provider timely.
• Monitors and records patient's reaction to specific activities such as breathing direction or the introdcution of various stimuli, in a thorough and accurate manager.
• Work with the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Operates and stores EEG equipment, take pertinent patient history and integrates all aspects of care for all age ranges including neonate, infact, child and adolescents (adult/geriatrics when necessary)
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good operating condition. Performs minor maintenance and repair lab equipment as needed and promptly reports major repairs to site manager
• Performs Nerve conduction studies and Autonomic testing (Sweat resting, Heart rate response to Deep Breathing/ HR and BP response to Valsalva).
• Assists physicians with electromyography (EMG) by attaching electrodes to patients and assists provider with Tilt table testing.
• Reviews patients' medical charts and explains procedures to patients and/or families.
• May perform general maintenance on (EMG/NCS and Autonomic testing) equipment to include calibration and adjustments.
• Maintains inventory and supplies for EMG/NCS and Autonomic testing.
• Works collaboratively with providers, team and customers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions the UT Health Way.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking; requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge to efficiently manage the EEG, nerve conduction study and autonomic testing schedule and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient the UT Health Way.
• Knowledge of EPIC software and ability to schedule EEG patient studies as needed.

Required Skills

• Minimum of (2) years experience independently performing EEG procedures in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8201
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 04:46 PM
• Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/07/2026, 05:46 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O9922 - HOPD Neurology Brain Health, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department O9922 - HOPD Neurology Brain Health