Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technologist

The technologist functions in the neurodiagnostic laboratories performing electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials, Autonomic, Nerve Conduction Studies, and/or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The role requires foundational competency, skill, and knowledge in neurodiagnostic procedural testing.

Duties

• Prepare and guide patients through procedures, operate specialized diagnostic equipment, monitor patient safety and comfort, and ensure tests are conducted according to established protocols.
• Perform specialized, non-invasive tests to evaluate autonomic nervous system functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and sweating.
• Conduct procedures like tilt table testing, heart rate variability, and sweat tests, prepare and monitor patients during testing, ensure safety and accurate data collection, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic data to support the identification of conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, and other autonomic disorders.

Skills

• Perform routine and ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG) studies in outpatient settings, as well as routine and prolonged EEG studies for inpatients.
• Demonstrate competency in neurodiagnostic procedures, including accurate electrode application utilizing the international 10 20 system, as well as proper electrode maintenance and removal.
• Accountable for continuous monitoring and maintenance of EEG recordings for a diverse patient population, ensuring data quality and patient safety.
• Perform seizure response testing, troubleshoot EEG equipment, and maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Perform advanced nerve conduction studies and provide specialized technical support for physician-performed electromyography (EMG).
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment and technical expertise to deliver safe, accurate, and diagnostically rigorous studies across a broad spectrum of neuromuscular disorders.
• Select, tailor, and execute study protocols according to evidence-based guidelines, with a strong focus on real-time troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving to optimize data quality.
• Communicate relevant technical findings clearly to supervising physicians, fellows, residents, and trainees to support clinical decision-making, education, and research.
• Contribute to the academic mission through interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in teaching activities, and engagement in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain trust with patients and providers through clear communication, patient education, and compassionate, professional care while ensuring compliance with all institutional, regulatory, and departmental standards related to quality, safety, ethics, and patient privacy.
• Perform independent TMS data acquisition, digitize and co-register TMS data with MRI images for accurate location of epileptic or functional brain activity, and prepare initial interpretation and analysis of findings for physician review.
• Participate in TMS mapping studies for motor and language assessments, treatment cases, and research cases.

Foundational Skills

• Demonstrate complete and accurate patient preparation and data acquisition while maintaining a safe testing environment.
• Exhibit communication, problem-solving, and organizational ability.
• Work independently with proficiency in troubleshooting.
• Participate in the training and education of learners within the laboratory.

Schedule

Monday Friday 7:30 AM 4:00 PM, no weekends, no call, no holidays.