Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Dignity Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech to perform EEGs and related tests, collecting data to aid physician diagnosis. You will prepare patients, monitor brain activity, operate equipment, and ensure accurate data processing.

The role requires ABRET eligibility or equivalent credentials, plus experience in electroneurodiagnostics and strong neuroanatomy knowledge. BLS from the American Heart Association is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABRET Eligibility: must sit for ABRET EEG exam via listed criteria.
• Graduate from CAAHEP accredited electroneurodiagnostics program or equivalent.
• Clinical skills: perform EEGs on adults and children.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for EEGs and related tests.
• Monitor neurological activity and collect data for physician review.
• Manage EEG equipment and ensure accurate data processing.

Skills

EEG operation

Neuroanatomy knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Education

CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostics program

Associate's degree + 1 year experience in Electroneurodiagnostics

Three years experience in Electroneurodiagnostics

1 year direct Electroneurodiagnostic experience

ABRET approved Neurodiagnostics education (1 year)

Tools

EEG equipment operation

ABRET EEG exam prep

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Neurodiagnostic Tech, you will perform specialized tests like EEGs, providing crucial data for diagnosing neurological conditions. As our Neurodiagnostic Tech, you will perform specialized tests like EEGs, providing crucial data for diagnosing neurological conditions. Every day you will prepare patients, monitor neurological activity, manage equipment, and process data for physician review. To be successful in this role, you need strong technical skills, neuroanatomy knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. Compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication are paramount for accurate diagnoses.

Job Requirements

Required

• ABRET Eligibility: Must be eligible to sit for the ABRET EEG exam by meeting one of the following criteria:


• Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostics program.


• Or an Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience in Electroneurodiagnostics.


• Or three (3) years of experience in Electroneurodiagnostics.


• Or a minimum of one (1) year of direct experience performing Electroneurodiagnostic studies (Neurodiagnostics).


• Or completion of one (1) year of education from an accredited ABRET approved institution in Neurodiagnostics..


• Clinical Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform EEGs on adult and pediatric patients (specific facility needs may apply to patient populations).


• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Associate of Science Degree from an accredited College with a major in neurodiagnostics, biomedical technology or general science or higher.


• Minimum one (1) year experience in an EEG Lab.


• Registered EEG Technologist (REEGT)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$47.69 - $56.14 /hour