Registered Neurophysiology Technologist-Neurodiagnostics Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Registered Neurophysiology Technologist to perform EEG, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies in a full-time role at Lake Forest Hospital. The position requires an ENDT program completion or BS degree, or 5+ years EEG experience, plus BLS CPR certification.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with variable night and weekend call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ENDT program or BS degree is required.
• In lieu of ENDT or BS, at least 5 years of EEG Technologist experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for test and place recording electrodes using established protocols.
• Recognize and troubleshoot technically inadequate signals; notify Neurologist as needed.
• Document study and clinical observations; enter billing information upon completion of procedure.
• Collaborate with team to maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean work area.
• Provide patient explanations and address questions to ensure comfort and understanding.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ENDT program or BS Degree

5+ years EEG Technologist experience

Job description

The salary range for this position is $25.49 - $39.50 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

• This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with variable night and weekend call coverage.**

The Registered Neurophysiology 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.

This Position Provides Neurological Testing And/or Monitoring In:

• Electroencephalography and Evoked potentials
• Electromyography/Nerve conduction studies

Responsibilities

• 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 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 technical or administrative coverage in other areas of Neuro Testing Center 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 Manager.
• Provide written and/or verbal feedback to Manager on Neurophysiology Technician.
• 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 pediatric patients will be required for technicians performing EEG’s.
• 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.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of training program as an Electroneurodiagnostics technologist (ENDT) or Bachelor of Sciences Degree.
• In lieu of ENDT or BS Degree, at least 5 years prior experience as an EEG Technologist.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Preferred

• Registry through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EEG or board registry eligible.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-based basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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