Neurostimulation Technician

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,062,000 - 118,456,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Neurostimulation Technician to support clinical and research tasks under physicians within the Neurosciences and Behavioral Medicine Center of Excellence. You will perform neuromodulation, neurostimulation, and electrophysiology procedures, and assist with data entry and study coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as neuroscience, psychology, or nursing.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs TMS testing and related procedures.
• Reviews patient history and current status to inform testing.
• Manages data entry and quality control for registries/databases.
• Ensures safety and clear communication with patients and families.

Skills

Neuromodulation

Data entry

Clinical coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/health field

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010Kids Are Our Everything.Department10260 Brain Tumor InstitutePay Range$24.80 - $41.34The Neurostimulation Technician provides assistance for clinical and research tasks under the direction of principal investigator s in the Neurosciences and Behavioral Medicine Center of Excellence . The technician performs clinical and experimental procedures for the purpose of clinical care and research as directed , primarily including neuromodulation, neurostimulation, and electrophysiology . The technician performs data entry for clinical and research procedures . The technician assists various teams with research studies by assisting with data entry, monitoring the quality of data in registries and databases, and assisting with administrative and coordination tasks associated with research projects. The Neurostimulation T echnician may also assist in maintaining regulatory documents per sponsor and institutional requirements.Minimum EducationBachelor’s Degree in a health-related field, such as neuroscience, psychology, or nursing, from a regionally accredited college or university. (Required)Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 1-2 years of related experience desired (Preferred)The Neurostimulation Technician will be trained and validated by the device manufacturer.No supervisory experience required.Required CertificationsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (Required upon hire)Required Skills/KnowledgeFamiliarity and training with assessment of childrenAt least basic familiarity with neuromodulation and/or neurostimulation neuropsychological assessment tools (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation [TMS], transcranial direct stimulation [tDCS]).Functional AccountabilitiesPerforms TMS TestingObtain the patient's cooperation for the best performance of these procedures.Select appropriate instrument settings and utilize appropriate mapping and treatment techniques, as determined by physician; accommodate for disabilities or special needs.Use appropriate recording and stimulus parameters.Clinical History and Current Status ReviewReview patient history, evaluations, reasons for referral; note the patient's overall physical condition; list current medications/sedation and time of last dosage.Establish rapport with the patient and the patient's family, interact on a level appropriate to the patient's age and mental capacity and recognize different levels of education and adjust to meet the families' needs; address families' anxiety level.Monitor and report concerns or complaints.Recognize normal and abnormal patterns and artifacts.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceData Entry and ManagementCompletes clinical or research data entry in a timely fashion with good accuracyMonitors the content of databases and creates an error report for study and/or clinical staffWith multisite registries, assists the senior staff in communicating with member institutions to gather and provide information needed to maintain fidelity of the data and data collectionAssists in correcting errors found in clinical and research databases or registriesEnsures secure storage of digital and/or physical study documentsResponsible Conduct of ResearchDemonstrates consistent adherence to the standards for responsible conduct of researchStays informed of and adheres to institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g. Titles 21 and 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations) and guidance (International Counsel on Harmonization) regarding human subjects’ research and use of protected health information.Maintains knowledge and comprehension of assigned research protocols; including study procedures, timelines and eligibility.Complies with and maintains current documentation of all job-related training and conflict of interest reportingReports good faith suspicions of research noncompliance and/or research misconduct to the appropriate institutional compliance office(s)What You’ll Receive:Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual fromday one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Why Join Us:Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.