Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Department: Wake Forest Health Network – High Point Westchester Medical Plaza, Neurology. Full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM across multiple sites.

Pay

Hourly range: $25.30 – $37.95.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program with 3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• EEG registry or eligibility for EEG registry preferred.
• Board eligibility for ABRET certification in EEG required within 2 years of hire.
• Completion of ongoing departmental requirements for EEG board registry preparation required within 3 years of hire.
• Skilled in EMG and EEG.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures, nerve conduction studies (NCV), evoked potential (EP), and other neurodiagnostic procedures based on specialty training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment operator's manual and calibration procedures; identify and correct basic equipment issues.
• Perform neurodiagnostic procedures using appropriate test strategy, electrode montage parameters, and calibration.
• Obtain relevant information from patient medical records and transfer to technologist's report.
• Adapt methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on medical history, clinical observations, and diagnostic test findings.
• Adhere to ABRET standards of practice for test recordings.
• Maintain complete and accurate record keeping, including history forms and archived records of clipped data.
• Assist with technical operation of specialized neurodiagnostic procedures including long-term monitoring, evoked potentials, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and others as appropriate.
• Verbalize and implement appropriate actions during seizure onset and other patient medical emergencies.
• Demonstrate proper infection control practices throughout all aspects of care.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly used and stored.
• Provide preceptor supervision to new technologists and student interns.
• Participate in ordering and maintaining department supplies.
• Perform routine and complex neurodiagnostic studies according to ABRET Laboratory standards.
• Participate in cross-training to achieve competency in specialized neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the age, developmental stage, and special needs of patients served.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and