Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Neurological Testing Center, Full-time, Nights

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join our Feinberg/Galter site in Chicago. You will independently prepare patients for EEG/EMG studies, place recording electrodes, and follow established protocols to ensure accurate results during 12-hour night shifts.

This non-exempt position requires BLS CPR, EEG/EMG registry or eligibility, and ongoing training. You will troubleshoot signals, document findings, support teamwork, and participate in department quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA).
• EEG/EMG registry eligibility or active registration.
• R.EEG.T registration preferred (ABRET).
• R.NCS T. or CNCT certification preferred (AAET/ABEM).

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork before study and billing information after procedure.
• Independently prepare patient, place recording electrodes per protocol.
• Recognize signal issues and obtain troubleshooting assistance as needed.
• Communicate abnormalities to Coordinator or neurologist.
• Maintain and stock equipment and supplies, record study details.
• Record observations accurately and support interdepartmental teamwork.
• Provide training for new technicians and student preceptors.
• Participate in department quality activities and ongoing education.
• Assist with report typing, distribution, filing, and storage duties.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS/CPR certification

EEG/EMG registry eligibility or certified

R.EEG.T (ABRET) registration

R.NCS T. or CNCT (AAET/ABEM) certification

Job description

Hours: 36 Hours Per Week / Works 12 Hour Shifts

Nights Schedule: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Works Rotating Weekends) (Works Holidays)

Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07

Competitive Hourly Compensation + Shift Differential. The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime.

Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their start date.

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions and How They Are Accomplished

• Complete all required paperwork before study is performed including relevant patient history. Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders. Complete billing information upon completion of procedure.
• Independently prepare patient for test and/or monitoring by accurately placing recording electrodes and using established protocols required for the procedure.
• Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary.
• Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating to a Coordinator, or appropriate neurologist.
• Maintain equipment in clean and organized condition, including stocking supplies as needed.
• Record study and enter appropriate notations and clinical observations.
• Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
• Provide training for new Neurodiagnostic Technicians and student preceptors.

Patient Care/Age Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Provide patient with procedure explanation, address questions, and reassure and relax patient (as appropriate), and prepares patients for their procedure.
• Provide assistance to older adults as necessary through assessment of impairments that affect testing procedures.
• Provides basic personal hygiene assistance to any patients as necessary.
• Primarily requires interaction with patients of adult and geriatric age. Interaction with neonates will be required for technicians performing EEG's.

Additional Functions

• Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary.
• Participate in departmental in-services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Assist in report typing, distribution, filing and other storage duties as assigned.
• Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technician and/or student preceptor's performance.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.
• Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.

Required Education/Experience and License/Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registry in respective discipline (EEG, EMG) corresponding with the clinical area of work for the institution.
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EEG
• Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist (R. NCS T.) through the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) OR Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) through American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) for EMG

Preferred License/Certification and Regulatory Agency

• In addition to EEG or EMG, registration in one or more of the following disciplines: EEG, EP, CLTM, CNIM Registration through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EP, CLTM, CNIM
• Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities.

In lieu of registry, candidate may be considered who are board registry eligible, and complete registration within 12 months of hire date.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal oppor