Neurodiagnostic EEG Technician - Part Time day shift

24 hours/week 8 hour shifts no weekends or holidays The Neurodiagnostic Technologist 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 all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position provides neurological testing and/or monitoring in any or all of the following clinical areas and modalities: A. standard, long-term, or ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG); B. Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies. This position may also provide neurological testing and/or monitoring in any or all of the following additional clinical areas and modalities: A. Visual, auditory, or somatosensory Evoked Potentials (EP) or Electronystagmography; B. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist works closely with other members of the Neurological Testing Center (NTC) staff, including physicians. Responsibilities: Complete all the required paperwork before the study is performed, including relevant patient history. Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders. Complete billing information upon completion of the procedure. Independently prepare patient for test and/or monitoring by accurately placing recording electrodes and using established protocols required for the procedure. Performs testing under direct supervision. Recognize technically inadequate signals and obtain troubleshooting assistance if necessary. Recognize abnormalities/potential changes and respond appropriately by communicating with a Coordinator or an 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-solving resolution. Patient Care/Age-Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications Provide patient with procedure explanation, address questions, reassure and relax patient (as appropriate), and prepare patient for their procedure. Assisting older adults as necessary through assessment of impairments that affect testing procedures. Provides basic personal hygiene assistance to any patients as necessary. Primarily requires interaction with patients of adult and geriatric age Additional Functions Provide technical or administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary. Participate in departmental in-services, staff meetings, and continuing education Assist in report typing, distribution, filing, and other storage duties as assigned. Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement with the NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager. Quality Management Responsibilities: Participate in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities. Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals. Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department Minimum Requirements: Education: High School diploma or equivalent Certification: CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Behavioral Attributes: Some formal Neurodiagnostic training Preferred: Near registry eligibility in respective disciplines (EEG, EMG, IONM, EP, AUTONOMIC, RVT) corresponds 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 Prior experience in multiple ENDT modalities. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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 background 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. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.