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Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Neurological Testing Center Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Neurological Testing Center Full Time Days At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and life‑cycle benefits, we take care of our employees.

Job Description Hours: 40 hours per week / 10 hour shifts.

Nights Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (works Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) (works holidays).

Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07

The Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advanced LTM Analyst is independent and proficient in the performance and training of all duties and responsibilities for LTM/ICU/EMU/cEEG monitoring and may act as the physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

Performs Neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive EMU studies/ICU Video EEG/cortical mapping/Ambulatory EEG/routine EEG and EEG during PET/Wada/Tilt table procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures

Responsible for daily scanning, documentation and annotation of ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events

Uses accepted terminology, annotate EMU/ICU/EEG/Ambulatory recordings

Writes final report and detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, radiologic findings, mapping of ictal and interictal abnormalities and selection of representative EEG samples

All aspects of the invasive EEG implant pre‑operatively, intraoperatively, and post‑operatively including but not limited to electrode set‑up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook‑up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping

Archive EEG studies, work with Nihon Kohden database, and create montages as needed, technical reports, create maps and trajectories for OR, quantitative EEG

Review and interpret Quantitative EEG and post processing of EEG

Extensive knowledge of medication and its effects on EEG waveforms and patterns is required

Is relied on to act as department educator

Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for CLTM* by reviewing current literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars

All other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level

Collaborate with Physicians and Education Coordinator to plan educational lectures/case studies/CEU courses

Assists with teaching EEG monitoring of fellows and residents rotating in the department

Develop and maintain relationships with END programs

Review continuous/prolonged EEGs for appropriate start and stop times in the Nihon Kohden Database and in Epic

Perform audits of EEG annotation and Epic documentation for quality assurance and accreditation submission

May be asked to do other related duties as per skill set

Additional Functions

Provide administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary

Participate in departmental in‑services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education

Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager, and be involved in improvement initiatives/projects.

Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Medical Director, Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technicians and/or student preceptor's performance

Quality Management Responsibilities

Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities.

Serves as a role model for others in terms of quality of work and self‑improvement.

Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Registered in both through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists (ABRET) as an EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.) and Continuous Long Term Video Monitoring (CLTM)

Eligible to sit for NeuroAnalyst-CLTM Exam through ABRET and month obtain within 12 months

At least 7 years of experience working in Neurodiagnostics

CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Performance in each of the multiple modalities at the level or superior to a technologist registered in that modality

Associate’s Degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work as a supervisor/lead technician

Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in neurophysiology monitoring, business, healthcare, or related area

Prior work experience in an academic or tertiary health care center

Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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