Night Neurodiagnostic Tech EEG/EP Specialist

Duke University

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG, Evoked Potentials, and related studies across Level 1–3 responsibilities. The role requires escalating proficiency, patient interaction, and on-call availability in a busy neurodiagnostic lab.

Levels cover increasing modality coverage, registry maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and periodic on-site duties including operating room EEG.

Qualifications

All Levels: An Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or comparable field) is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree in biological, health science, or a related field is also preferred.
Level 1: With an Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology (or a comparable field), no experience is required. With an Associate's degree in a biological, health science, or related field, six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of non-patient care healthcare, laboratory, or research experience is required. With a Bachelor's degree in biological, health science, or a related field, no experience is required. With a High School diploma, five years of clinical neurodiagnostic experience and a registry/certification in one neurodiagnostic technology modality are required.
Level 2: Two years of experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology are required.
Level 3: Five years of experience in Neurodiagnostic Technology are required. A Bachelor's degree in biological or health science can substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Level 1: Perform one of the following END studies: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
Level 1: Explain testing procedures to the patient and family using age-appropriate language.
Level 1: Accurately take and document a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
Level 1: Set up the patient for the appropriate study, including preparing the patient, paperwork, room, and equipment.
Level 1: Run the study with appropriate documentation. This includes observing the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and utilizing appropriate resources to perform the study.
Level 1: Recognize and take appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
Level 1: Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room, and equipment after each study.
Level 1: Utilize downtime for training, cleaning equipment, and reading educational materials.
Level 1: Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations, including regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts, and performing EEG in the operating room.
Level 1: Perform needed maintenance on equipment and communicate problems to co-workers, the appropriate vendor, or the supervisor.
Level 2: Perform all duties of a Level 1.
Level 2: Perform two of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
Level 2: Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
Level 2: Have computer skills to correct duplicate file names, incorrect history numbers, patients started under the wrong names, networking issues, lost files, and appending patient studies.
Level 2: Develop clinical standards and protocols.
Level 3: Perform all duties of a Level 1 and 2.
Level 3: Perform three of the following END studies: EEG, Evoked Potentials, Epilepsy Monitoring, Epilepsy OR, and act as a float resource to the sleep lab.
Level 3: Maintain a registry in one of the following areas: EEG, Evoked Potentials, or Epilepsy Monitoring.
Level 3: Independently troubleshoot equipment and lab issues; considered an equipment super user.
Level 3: Generate requisitions for patient studies.
Level 3: Process daily charges.
Level 3: Perform a minimum number of designated hours per year as a charge tech.