Neurodiagnostic Technician I

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy monitoring, and polysomnography, supporting neurological patient care in Pittsburgh. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate test results while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role requires strong technical skills, patient-centered communication, and the ability to train new staff in established procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and 6 months of patient care OR an Assoc or Bachelor degree.
• Procirca Employees Only: This position requires the successful completion of the END training program and obtaining the appropriate modality specific credential within two (2) years of the employee's hire date.
• Failure to meet credentialing requirements within this timeframe may impact continued employment in the role, per departmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function.
• Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
• Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members.
• React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients.
• Recognize changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG. Discriminate the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia.
• Schedule patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation. Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body.
• Perform procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel.

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Neurodiagnostic Technician to join our care team and play a critical role in supporting neurological patient care. In this position, you will perform diagnostic testing procedures such as EEGs, EP studies, and long-term monitoring to help physicians diagnose and treat disorders of the brain and nervous system.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional with strong technical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will interact closely with patients of all ages, ensuring comfort and clear communication while maintaining accuracy and quality in test results.

Key Highlights:

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of neurologists and healthcare professionals
• Utilize advanced neurodiagnostic equipment and technology
• Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

Purpose:

Perform, under general direction and according to established guidelines and procedures, routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the clinical diagnosis of disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring and Polysomnography (PSG), or Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Perform duties in various diagnostic and research areas as assigned. Assist with the daily operations of the department. Train and mentor new staff.

Responsibilities:

• Operate computer equipment to record nervous system responses that provide quantitative and objective measures of the neuronal/sensory function.
• Collaborate with supervisor and medical personnel to resolve problems and to advise concerning laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance and repair on neurodiagnostic equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
• Document pertinent medical history from the patient or family members.
• React in medical emergencies to ensure patient safety; know unit and hospital procedures for working with high acuity patients.
• Recognize changes in the clinical condition of the patient and correlate those changes with the EEG. Discriminate the changes requiring intervention such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia.
• Schedule patients for neurodiagnostic procedures and obtain required medical information; explain procedures, alleviate fears, and elicit cooperation. Prepare patient for tests to include measuring and marking cranial area and fastening electrodes to specified positions on scalp and body.
• Perform procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Identify EEG waveforms/patterns during testing and communicate to medical personnel.

Qualifications - Internal

HS diploma and 6 months of patient care OR an Assoc or Bachelor degree. *Procirca Employees Only: This position requires the successful completion of the END training program and obtaining the appropriate modality specific credential within two (2) years of the employee's hire date. Failure to meet credentialing requirements within this timeframe may impact continued employment in the role, per departmental standards.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran