Registered Neurodiagnostic Technician - Neurodiagnostics Lab - Roper Hospital - PRN

Neurodiagnostic Tech Registered 

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The Neurodiagnostic Tech Registered is an experienced, neurodiagnostic role that performs routine and extended EEG studies with moderate independence. This role demonstrates competency across established EEG workflows, identifies and resolves common technical issues, assists with long-term monitoring activities, and escalates clinically significant observations according to protocol without independent interpretation responsibility. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Independently performs routine and extended EEG studies according to established protocols. 

• Identifies, corrects, and documents technical issues, artifacts, and signal quality concerns. 

• Assists registered or advanced neurodiagnostic staff with setup, maintenance, and routine observation of long-term monitoring (LTM) studies. 

• Recognizes potential clinically significant observations during testing and escalates concerns according to established protocols without independently interpreting findings. 

• Supports nerve conduction studies and other neurodiagnostic procedures as applicable. 

• Provides guidance and precepting support for entry-level technologists and students. 

• Ensures accurate documentation, data management, and test completion. 

• Maintains compliance with departmental policies, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements. 

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing competency development. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required) 
 

Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) through The American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (required) 

Education 

High School Diploma or GED (required) 

Associate Degree in Health Sciences or related field (preferred) 

Work Experience 

Neurodiagnostic testing experience demonstrating competency across EEG workflows (required) 

Training 

NA 

Language 

NA 

Patient Population  

• ​​​​Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.​ ​ 

• ​​​Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies.​ ​ 

• ​​​Neonates (0-4 weeks)​ ​ 

• ​​​Infant (1-12 months)​ ​ 

• ​​​Pediatrics (1-12 years)​ ​ 

• ​​​Adolescents (13-17 years)​ ​ 

• ​​​Adults (18-64 years)​ ​ 

• ​​​Geriatrics (65 years and older)​ ​​ 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements/ Hazards  

• ​​​​Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.​ ​ 

• ​​​May be required to use physical restraints.​ ​ 

• ​​​May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.​ ​ 

• ​​​May have periods of constant interruptions.​ ​ 

• ​​​May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.​ ​ 

• ​​​May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*​ ​ 

• ​​​May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*​ ​​ 

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Physical Demands Frequency (%)   

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.):  ​1-33%​ 

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) ​0%​ 

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) ​1-33%​ 

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) ​0%​ 

Stoop, Kneel ​1-33%​ 

Crawling ​0%​ 

Climbing ​1-33%​ 

Balance ​1-33%​ 

Bending ​1-33%​ 

Work Position 

Sitting ​67-100%​ 

Walking ​34-66%​ 

Standing ​67-100%​ 

Additional Physical Requirements  

• ​​​​Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)​​ 

• ​​​Perform Shift Work​​ 

• ​​​Maneuver weight of patients​​ 

• ​​​Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings​​ 

• ​​​Reach above shoulder​​ 

• ​​​Repetitive arm/hand movements​​ 

• ​​​Finger Dexterity​​​ 

Hazards  

• ​​​​Use of Latex products​​ 

• ​​​Depth perception​​ 

• ​​​Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents​​ 

• ​​​Exposure to moving mechanical parts​​ 

• ​​​Exposure to high pitched noises​​​ 

Skills 

• EEG technical proficiency 
• Artifact recognition and troubleshooting 
• Clinical observation skills 
• Patient monitoring 
• Communication and collaboration 
• Critical thinking 
• Precepting support 
• Attention to detail