Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDT)

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDT) to perform EEG, EMG, and related neurodiagnostic tests under physician guidance. You will collect clinical data, explain procedures to patients, and ensure high-quality test results.

Ideal candidates have an END-focused education, ABRET-related credentials, and at least two years of NDT experience. This role requires collaboration with physicians and a commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; an ABRET-endorsed program is preferred.
• Associate degree in electro-neurodiagnostic technology is preferred.
• Certification in Neurodiagnostic Technology (ABRET) preferred.
• Proven ability to work with diverse healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Summarize technical data to assist physicians in diagnosing nervous system disorders.
• Perform tests such as EEG, PSG, NCS, and EMG with accurate reporting.
• Measure patient body parts and identify electrode locations.
• Attach electrodes to patients using appropriate methods.
• Adjust equipment to optimize imaging of the nervous system.
• Collect patient information and explain procedures to patients.
• Measure evoked potentials to assess responses to stimuli.
• Identify artifacts or interferences on neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Set up, program, or record montages for various nervous system tests.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment as needed.
• Contribute to training of technicians and staff.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Independent work

Coordinate with providers

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in END

Tools

Neurodiagnostic equipment

EEG/EMG testing

Job description

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Position Summary:

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist (NDT) uses electro-neurodiagnostic equipment to perform tests as directed by a physician to diagnose neurological conditions such as epilepsy, seizure disorders, strokes, motor neuron disorders, and degenerative brain diseases. Specific job responsibilities are contingent on department need and competency to perform specific diagnostic tests.

Essential Functions:

• Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose nervous system disorders.
• Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and electromyography (EMG) submitting reports to physicians summarizing test results.
• Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.
• Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.
• Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.
• Collect patients' medical information needed to perform and customize tests as needed. Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.
• Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
• Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electro-neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions as needed.

Other Functions:

• Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.
• Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required with a certification from an approved program of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs preferred
• Associate degree in an accredited electro-neurodiagnostic (END) educational program preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years as a neuro-diagnostician preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• Neurodiagnostic Technologist Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred

Knowledge / Skills

• Must have excellent computer skills and be able to
• Must be able to work independently in a multifaceted environment with limited supervision
• Ability to work with all levels of providers

Physical Requirements: Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.