Neurophysiology Technician - Per Diem - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Neurophysiology Technician for per diem daytime coverage. Responsibilities include performing EEG testing across multiple modalities, maintaining QA logs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires independent work, strong communication, and on-call rotation including holidays. Candidates should have neuroanatomy knowledge, medical terminology competency, and CPR/BLS certification, with 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in related field.
• Must have college level neuroanatomy knowledge.
• Competency in medical terminology.
• Must perform all neurophysiology lab testing modalities.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication with patients of all ages.
• Team builder with leadership and adaptability.
• Must hold CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG testing (Routine, Long-term, Monitoring) and related modalities.
• Maintain logs and QA records; handle requisitions and reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (Joint Commission, ABRET, ASET, NAEC).
• Handle scheduling, calls, billing, and filing duties as needed.
• Foster teamwork and high patient and employee satisfaction.
• Investigate and resolve patient or staff issues; notify manager as needed.
• Assist in interviews and training of new staff and students.

Skills

Neuroanatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Independent work

Communication skills

Team leadership

CPR/BLS

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EEG/EMG equipment

ABRET certifications

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Neurophysiology Technician




• Location: Elmhurst, IL




• Per Diem




• Hours: 7am - 3:30pm (Day shift), on call and holiday rotation




• Required Travel: Yes - on call rotation between Elmhurst Hospital + Edward Hospital

What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.




• Performs EEG testing, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Ambulatory, along with second modality of NCS/EMG, IONM, Autonomics, and/or EPs on patients according to established guidelines.




• Maintains a variety of logs and records. In doing so, records activity in log books and Quality Assurance records, delivers requisitions to medical records, and ensures dictated reports are copied and delivered according to established procedures.




• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission, ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC. Effectively monitors and communicates changes to management and staff.




• Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, completing patient charges or bills, filing records, etc. as instructed and needed




• Shapes a culture of teamwork, positive morale and customer service demonstrated by excellent patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction scores.




• Investigates, documents and resolves complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff, and notifies the manager of those with sensitive nature.




• Supports with interviews and orientation for new trainees/employees/students, and supports in evaluation of performances when asked

What you will need:

• High School or equivalent Required Or Bachelors Degree Preferred Or Masters Degree Preferred




• Minimum of 6 months experience in related field.




• Must have college level neuroanatomy knowledge




• Competency in medical terminology




• Must be able to perform all neurophysiology lab testing modalities




• Must be able to work independently, recognize problems and take the initiative to resolve them




• Must be able to work well with external customers of all ages (birth to geriatric)




• Must act as a team builder by demonstrating leadership and handling change effectively




• Must be a model for Always Behaviors by treating all external customers (patients, families and visitors) and internal customers (immediate colleagues, physicians, administration, medical and administrative director, medical, clinical and ancillary staff throughout the organization)




• Must have strong communication, written and verbal skills




• Registered in one or more - R.EEG T, CLTM, CNIM, R.NCS.T., R.EPT:




• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET), OR




• Registered in either EEG or EP, OR




• Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist (CNIM) - ABRET




• Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) Certification as CNIM is desirable by the end of 2nd year of employment Required




• CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification is Required

Benefits offered by Endeavor Health include:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development




• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options




• Tuition Reimbursement




• Free Parking




• Wellness Program Savings Plan




• Health Savings Account Options




• Retirement Options with Company Match




• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay




• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. r

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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