Education Coordinator Neurodiagnostic Tech - Full Time Chicago IL

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

The Education Coordinator Neurodiagnostic Tech 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. The Education Coordinator works closely with the NTC and EMU staff to provide educational services related to neurological testing and Electrocephalography (EEG) monitoring in the following areas: Outpatient EEG monitoring, Ambulatory EEG monitoring, Continuous EEG monitoring, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Continuous EEG monitoring, ICU and other NMH inpatient units, Evoked Potentials.

• Oversee educational program for EEG students and Assistant EEG Technologists in the NTC/EMU.
• Act as liaison between NTC/EMU and CAAHEP accredited END training programs
• Oversee educational program for EEG, Evoked Potential and Long Term Monitoring Technologists.
• Develop curriculum for training new technologists and continuing education for established techs.
• Provide training for new Neurophysiology Technicians and student preceptors.
• Work with physicians to provide orientation and training for Residents and Fellows in the EMU and NTC.
• Provide consistent feedback, ideas and suggestions to Resource Coordinator/Manager regarding process improvement within the department, and be involved in improvement initiatives.
• Provides Neurological testing and/or monitoring in any or all of the following clinical areas: standard, long-term, or ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG), and Evoked Potential (EP).
• Assure that supplies and materials necessary for educational purposes are available to appropriate individuals.
• Act as liaison with accredited EEG educational programs, ASET, The Neurodiagnostic Society, Central Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (CSET) and Illinois Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ISET).

Qualifications

• Registration through American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EEG (R. EEG T.), Evoked Potentials (R. EP T.) and Certification in Long Term Monitoring (CLTM).
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher
• At least 10 years of experience in Neurodiagnostic Testing related to EEG, Evoked Potentials and Long-Term Monitoring.
• Certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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.