Neurodiagnostic Technologist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY will perform EEG testing, explain procedures to patients and families, and apply electrodes accurately. The role requires strong patient care and customer service in a fast-paced academic medical center.

Shift varies with on-call, holidays, and weekend rotations. Preferred education is an Associate degree with at least six months of related healthcare experience; excellent patient care skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least six months of related healthcare experience.
• Strong customer service and patient care background.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG testing and explain procedure to patient and family.
• Measure and apply electrodes accurately and efficiently.
• Review test and patient care data with the electroencephalographer and notify them of critical results.

Skills

Patient care

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Neurodiagnostic Technologist/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56345

Working Title Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Department Name H3260:Neurosciences

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range $24.67-30.09/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education AS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 6 mos

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this position will include occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs; standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing repetitive motions (such as typing); exposure to blood-borne and airborne pathogens, and; walking and/or standing for long periods of time.

Shift Varies; days/evenings/nights with on-call, holidays, and weekend rotations.

Job Summary The Neurodiagnostic Technologist will be responsible for performing EEG testing. Primary duties for this position include: Explaining procedure to the patient and family, measuring and applying electrodes accurately and efficiently, and performing procedures appropriate for the patient’s diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for reviewing test and patient care data with the electroencephalographer and notifying them of critical results. Strong customer service skills, as well as strong patient care skills are strongly desired for this position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have excellent patient care abilities and the capacity to work well in a fast-paced academic medical center.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Associate degree and at least six months of related healthcare experience; strong background in customer service and patient care highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply 11/29/2026

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