Neurodiagnostic Tech Lead

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

The Neurodiagnostic Lead is an advanced level position. The Neurodiagnostic Lead has passed two credentialing exams such as R. EEG T. exam and obtained advanced certification in Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM) credential or Evoked Potential credential R. EP T. or Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by ABRET or R. NCS. T by AAET or obtained the NeuroAnalyst (NA) credential by ABRET. Performs all duties of Neurodiagnostic Tech III and Specialist. This position performs neurodiagnostic testing procedures within the Neurodiagnostic Scope of Practice as set by ASETThe Neurodiagnostic Society. Procedures will be performed according to their competence. Additional responsibilities include providing leadership to the other Neurodiagnostic Techs and assisting with the orientation of new technicians. Actively participates as Instructor for the Lurie Childrens Neurodiagnostic Training Program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises all daily activities and technical aspects of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Assists in the hiring of other technologists for the Epilepsy unit.

• Maintains a work environment that encourages retention development of the team customer service and family centered care by being a team role model. Demonstrates ability to function as an advocate mentor and leader.

• Assists the technologists in identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to meet these goals.

• Actively facilitates problem identification avoidance and resolution.

• Monitors employees understanding and adherence to Lurie Childrens policies and protocols.

• Identifies opportunities to improve technical processes through innovation simplification increased efficiency and cost reduction.

• Works with the vendor biomedical engineering and IT to maintain equipment and troubleshoot technical problems. Orders supplies and reviews inventory of the unit.

• Performs all duties and essential job functions of Neurodiagnostic Tech III and ND Specialist.

• Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for credentials by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars.

• 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 coworkers and others.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• An associate degree is required. Bachelors degree preferred.

• Diploma from a Neurodiagnostic Training Program required.

• At least 7 years of experience in Neurodiagnostics. Knowledge of applicable neurodiagnostic operating systems and software.

• Registration in 2 modalities required such as EEG (R. EEG T. or Registration in Evoked Potentials (R. EP T. and Certification in Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) or Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by ABRET: Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation and/or Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologists (R. NCS. T. by AAET American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists.

• NeuroAnalyst credential by ABRET preferred.

• Basic Life Support Certification required.

• Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

• Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

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 insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens 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.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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