Northwestern Medicine
Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist Neurological Testing Center Full Time Ro
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist – Neurological Testing Center (Full Time, Rotating Nights)
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference, cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach distinguishes us in the healthcare industry. As part of our team, you will help advance better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system. We offer competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and life‑cycle benefits.
Job Description
Hours: 36 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts.
Nights Schedule: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am (rotating nights, works on holidays).
Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07.
The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.
Responsibilities Essential Functions and How They Are Accomplished
Complete all required paperwork before study, including relevant patient history, clarify orders, and complete billing information after the procedure.
Independently prepare patients for tests by accurately placing electrodes and using established protocols.
Recognize technically inadequate signals and seek troubleshooting assistance as needed.
Recognize abnormalities or potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating with a coordinator or neurologist.
Maintain equipment in a clean, organized condition, stocking supplies as needed.
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.
Patient Care / Age‑Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications
Provide patients with procedure explanations, address questions, and reassure and relax them as appropriate. Assist older adults as necessary by assessing impairments that affect testing procedures.
Provide basic personal hygiene assistance to patients as needed.
Primarily interact with adult and geriatric patients; interaction with neonates is required for technicians performing EEGs.
Additional Functions
Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of the testing center 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 the resource coordinator and/or manager.
Provide written and/or verbal feedback on performance of neurodiagnostic technicians and/or student preceptors.
Quality Management Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications Required Education / Experience and License / Certification
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Registry in the relevant 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 the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) for EMG.
In lieu of registry, candidates may be considered if they are board‑registry‑eligible and complete registration within 12 months of hire date.
Preferred License / Certification and Regulatory Agency
In addition to EEG or EMG, registration in one or more of the following disciplines: EP, CLTM, CNIM.
Registration through the ABRET for EP, CLTM, CNIM.
Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities.
All information you provide will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, veterans) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
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.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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Job Description
Hours: 36 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts.
Nights Schedule: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am (rotating nights, works on holidays).
Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 07.
The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.
Responsibilities Essential Functions and How They Are Accomplished
Complete all required paperwork before study, including relevant patient history, clarify orders, and complete billing information after the procedure.
Independently prepare patients for tests by accurately placing electrodes and using established protocols.
Recognize technically inadequate signals and seek troubleshooting assistance as needed.
Recognize abnormalities or potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating with a coordinator or neurologist.
Maintain equipment in a clean, organized condition, stocking supplies as needed.
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.
Patient Care / Age‑Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications
Provide patients with procedure explanations, address questions, and reassure and relax them as appropriate. Assist older adults as necessary by assessing impairments that affect testing procedures.
Provide basic personal hygiene assistance to patients as needed.
Primarily interact with adult and geriatric patients; interaction with neonates is required for technicians performing EEGs.
Additional Functions
Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of the testing center 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 the resource coordinator and/or manager.
Provide written and/or verbal feedback on performance of neurodiagnostic technicians and/or student preceptors.
Quality Management Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications Required Education / Experience and License / Certification
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Registry in the relevant 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 the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) for EMG.
In lieu of registry, candidates may be considered if they are board‑registry‑eligible and complete registration within 12 months of hire date.
Preferred License / Certification and Regulatory Agency
In addition to EEG or EMG, registration in one or more of the following disciplines: EP, CLTM, CNIM.
Registration through the ABRET for EP, CLTM, CNIM.
Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities.
All information you provide will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, veterans) 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.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
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.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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