Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist - Neurological Testing Center, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine's Neurological Testing Center (NTC) is seeking a Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist to provide neurological testing and monitoring. Schedule: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, rotating weekends and holidays. Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07. Competitive hourly compensation plus shift differential; non-exempt position eligible for overtime. The role works closely with NTC staff, including physicians, and primarily involves interaction with adult and geriatric patients, with neonate interaction required for EEG technologists.

Responsibilities

Provide neurological testing and/or monitoring in standard, long-term, or ambulatory EEG; EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies; may also provide Evoked Potentials (EP) or Electronystagmography and Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM); Complete required paperwork and relevant patient history before study; Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders; Complete billing information upon completion of procedure; Independently prepare patients by accurately placing recording electrodes and following established protocols; Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary; Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and communicate them to a Coordinator or appropriate neurologist; Maintain equipment in clean and organized condition, including stocking supplies; Record studies 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; Explain procedures to patients, address questions, and provide assistance to older adults as necessary; Provide basic personal hygiene assistance to patients as necessary; 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 storage duties; Provide feedback on Neurodiagnostic Technician and student preceptor performance; Participate in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities; Communicate customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals; Provide ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department

Requirements

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 ABRET for EEG; Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist (R. NCS T.) through AAET OR Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) through ABEM for EMG; In lieu of registry, candidates who are board registry eligible may be considered if they complete registration within 12 months of hire date

Nice to have

Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities; Registration in one or more of the following disciplines: EEG, EP, CLTM, CNIM; Registration through ABRET for EP, CLTM, CNIM

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Benefits-eligible role (benefits begin on the first of the month following start date); Wide range of benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being