Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Location: Various Locations – Phoenix, AZ. Category: Imaging. Department: Network EEG Float Pool. Full‑Time / Varied. Shift: Day (10‑hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays). Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Job Summary
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist is a highly skilled allied health professional responsible for performing, monitoring, and documenting long‑term video EEG (LTM) studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders. Working under the direction of a physician, the technologist applies specialized knowledge of neurophysiology, clinical neurology, and best practices to ensure high‑quality data acquisition, patient safety, and effective interdisciplinary communication.
Essential Functions
- Performs continuous video‑EEG monitoring, ensuring accurate recording of brain activity and patient behaviors.
- Applies scalp electrodes using the International 10‑20 system; verifies impedance, calibrates equipment, and ensures optimal signal quality.
- Observes, identifies, and documents seizure activity and clinical events, providing real‑time escalations to the appropriate care team.
- Maintains continuous surveillance of patients via remote monitoring systems and video technology to enhance patient safety.
- Recognizes artifact versus clinical changes and adjusts acquisition parameters to maintain integrity of EEG recordings.
- Provides patient education regarding monitoring procedures and supports patient and family understanding.
- Responds to emergencies and assists care teams.
- Maintains equipment functionality and supply inventory; reports malfunctions appropriately.
- Accurately documents patient history, neurologic status, and event logs in monitoring systems and the EMR.
- Collaborates with epileptologists, nurses, and other team members to support clinical decision‑making.
Education
- High School Diploma – required.
- Technical Training Diploma/Degree – required.
- Completion of an EEG program – required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – certification required.
- Registered EEG Technician – certification required.
- ASET LTM100 – required within 3 months of hire.
Schedule
Day shift, 10‑hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.