Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant

Description

General Summary : The Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant is a support position in the Epilepsy Center and / or Clinical Neurophysiology areas, with duties designed to be flexible to meet the specific needs of the department.

The ND Tech Assistant assists the Neurodiagnostic Technologists by facilitating the workflow of the department. Individuals in the ND Assistant role will have demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to achieve results in a team environment.

Active participation in an intensive EEG training program will be required including the completion of ASET online learning modules.

Completion of internal competencies as well as hands on coaching required to successfully transition into the Neurodiagnostic Technologist role. Essential Job Functions :

Assists Neurodiagnostic Techs with tasks for the successful acquisition of routine and / or video EEG data for patients as requested.

Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to the ND Technologists.

Disconnects patient from the electrodes, cleans and removes equipment from the patient room at the conclusion of the study.

Performs cleaning of equipment, bed rail pads, and restocks supplies as needed. All equipment and supplies will be cleaned according to policy and maintained in the appropriate dirty / clean holding areas.

Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit / hospital goals.

Actively completes EEG 200-211 courses through the ASET program.

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

High school diploma required.

Basic Life Support Certification required.

Minimum of one year of college classes required.

Minimum of one year of experience working as a C.N.A., Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, or other Allied Health professional preferred.

Entry level personal computer or Microsoft Windows knowledge

Ability to move machines and patients weighing more than 25 pounds.

Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments.

Education High School Diploma / GED (Required) Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email :