Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist Neurological Testing Center Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$27.92/hrFull-time
About the role
Neurological Testing Center is seeking a full-time Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join our team. This position offers competitive hourly compensation plus shift differential, with benefits eligibility starting on the first of the month following hire.
Responsibilities
- Complete all required paperwork before study is performed including relevant patient history.
- Independently prepare patient for test and/or monitoring by accurately placing recording electrodes and using established protocols required for the procedure.
- Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary.
- Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating to a Coordinator, or appropriate neurologist.
- Maintain equipment in clean and organized condition, including stocking supplies as needed.
- Record study and enter appropriate notations and clinical observations.
- Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
- Provide training for new Neurodiagnostic Technicians and student preceptors.
- Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary.
- Participate in departmental in-services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education.
- Assist in report typing, distribution, filing and other storage duties as assigned.
- Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.
- Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technician and/or student preceptor's performance.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Registry in respective discipline (EEG, EMG) corresponding with the clinical area of work for the institution.
- Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) for EEG
- Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist (R. NCS T.) through the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) OR Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) through American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) for EMG
- In lieu of registry, candidate may be considered who are board registry eligible, and complete registration within 12 months of hire date.
- Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities.