Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist Neurological Testing Center Full Time Rotating Nights

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations 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 any or all of the following clinical areas and modalities : A. standard long-term or ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG); B. Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies;

This position may also provide neurological testing and / or monitoring in any or all of the following additional clinical areas and modalities : A. Visual auditory or somatosensory Evoked Potentials (EP) or Electronystagmography; C. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM).

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist works closely with other members of the Neurological Testing Center (NTC) staff including physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

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 EEGs.

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 preceptors 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.

Qualifications :

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 (.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

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

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.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1