Night EEG & Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Cincinnati Children's; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Burnet Campus in the Neurology department seeks a Neurodiagnostic Assistant to support EEG procedures and data management. Expect to prepare equipment, apply electrodes, and assist EEG Technologists to collect high-quality data during the 6:00pm-6:30am shift, with training on day shift for six months.

The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and accurate documentation in Epic/Natus, with opportunities to train and advance within the neurodiagnostic field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of departmental training program and Core Curriculum established by ASET within 18 months of hire
• No directly related experience
• Must obtain BLS Certification within 1 month of hire and maintain BLS Certification
• Neurodiagnostic Assistants must successfully obtain the ABRET credentialing for Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) within two years of hire into this position and it must be maintained moving forward

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Evaluations – hook a patient up to EEG equipment and start the study, ensuring network access.
• Job Knowledge and Skills – performs neurodiagnostic testing procedures. Maintains currency in field through continued education such as participation in credentialed courses and attending seminars. Understands and practices appropriate emergency-response actions and always ensures patient safety. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment. Can operate independently, utilize resources, and efficiently produce quality work. Training of new staff is within the scope of this position. Other duties as assigned.
• Lab and Equipment Maintenance – keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems, makes repairs or reports issues to leadership promptly. Maintains necessary supplies and equipment. Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families.
• EEG Acquisition – measures, marks, and accurately apply, and removes electrodes in a responsible, efficient and caring manner, according to the international 10-20 system. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards. Writes a comprehensive patient history. Explains test procedure to patient and family members. Possessess the ability to independently perform routine, ICU and LTME studies on all patient populations including neonates, critical care patients, and patients with behavior difficulties, according to the laboratory’s standards.
• Documentation and Data Management – accurately enter patient information into database. Can navigate Epic and Natus and utilize appropriate data. Capable of documentation in EEG record of events.

Skills

BLS Certification

ABRET credentialing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of departmental training program & Core Curriculum (ASET) within 18 months

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Burnet Campus in the Neurology department seeks a Neurodiagnostic Assistant to support EEG procedures and data management. Expect to prepare equipment, apply electrodes, and assist EEG Technologists to collect high-quality data during the 6:00pm-6:30am shift, with training on day shift for six months.

The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and accurate documentation in Epic/Natus, with opportunities to train and advance within the neurodiagnostic field.