Lead Neurodiagnostic Tech/Full Time-Days

The Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for coordinating all duties associated with the Neurodiagnostic Lab. Responsible for maintaining staffing levels at the appropriate budgeted levels. Provides immediate supervisor with information regarding the daily operations and gives input into programs, procedure development and staff evaluations. In a timely manner, will deal with direct reports effectively and hold others accountable. Responsible for compliance with all regulatory guidelines, including the completion of any quality assurance testing. Independently performs neurodiagnostic procedures including both routine & long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) and all modalities of evoked potential procedures under their scope of practice. Is knowledgeable in correct EEG, long-term monitoring (LTM), continuous (CEEG)/ICU monitoring, and evoked potential (EP) performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows the facility’s policy and procedures. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of exams and communicates effectively with the neurologist and other staff members. May have on call responsibilities.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: N/A
• Area of study or major: N/A
• Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration Required

• CPR Certification required

Licensure/Certification/Registration Preferred

• One or more of the following:
• R.EEG.T
• R.EP.T
• C. LTM
• CNIM

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: 3-5 years of experience in Electroencepholgrams (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP)

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Electrode application
• Pattern recognition
• Correlates patient history and clinical symptoms
• Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Leadership skills