Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs neurodiagnostic procedures including routine EEGs, STAT EEGs, and long-term monitoring (LTM/EMU) hook-ups in accordance with departmental protocols, validated competencies, and national standards.

This role provides high-reliability, flexible staffing support across inpatient and outpatient environments, including high-acuity settings.

The technologist functions with a high degree of technical skill, clinical judgment, and professional accountability under a competency-based supervision model aligned with ASET and ABRET standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform routine EEG studies according to departmental protocols and validated competencies
• Respond to and complete STAT EEG requests within defined time, quality, and safety standards
• Perform LTM/EMU hook-ups including electrode application, securement, patient education, and documentation
• Ensure patient safety, infection prevention, skin integrity assessment, and seizure precautions
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct technical artifacts within scope of practice
• Accurately document procedures, events, technical observations, and communications
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, providers, supervising technologists, and neuroscience leadership
• Escalate clinical, technical, or safety concerns per departmental policy
• Maintain required competencies and participate in ongoing education
• Work under the direction of a credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologist
• Complete annual competency validation

Scope of Practice

• Routine EEGs
• STAT EEGs
• LTM / EMU hook-ups
• Float coverage limited to modalities with validated competencies

Accountabilities and Expectations

Clinical Judgment, Patient Safety, and Escalation

• Demonstrates advanced situational awareness across inpatient, outpatient, and high-acuity environments
• Applies patient identification, time-out, infection prevention, and safety protocols
• Anticipates and mitigates risks related to seizures, altered mental status, and skin integrity
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates timely escalation
• Identifies clinically significant EEG abnormalities within scope of practice
• Communicates proactively with the Medical Director of the Neuroscience Department or designee regarding concerning findings
• Collaborates with nursing and providers to route patients to the appropriate level of care
• Maintains effectiveness during emergent or time-sensitive EEG requests
• Documents abnormalities, escalations, and communications according to standards

Technical Expertise and Signal Integrity

• Executes neurodiagnostic procedures with high technical accuracy
• Applies electrodes using accepted national standards
• Identifies and resolves common and complex EEG artifacts
• Maintains signal quality appropriate for physician interpretation
• Ensures accurate labeling and secure handling of EEG data

Modality-Specific Performance Expectations

Routine EEG

• Performs complete studies end-to-end
• Documents patient state, events, and technical observations
• Adapts technique to patient limitations

STAT EEG

• Responds rapidly in time-sensitive scenarios
• Performs studies in ICU, ED, and other high-acuity settings
• Escalates urgent findings per protocol

LTM and EMU Hook-Ups

• Applies electrodes suitable for prolonged monitoring
• Educates patients and families on event reporting and safety
• Ensures effective handoff to monitoring staff

Autonomy, Supervision, and Professional Judgment

• Functions independently within validated competencies
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding consultation and escalation
• Communicates concerns impacting patient safety or workflow
• Serves as a clinical extension of Neuroscience leadership
• Provides reliable PRN coverage across shifts and acuity levels

Professional Accountability and Reliability

• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and accountability
• Maintains readiness for short-notice staffing needs
• Completes annual competency validation
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Progresses along the ASET-aligned career pathway when applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

This position requires standing and walking a majority of the time. This position requires the ability to push and pull patients that are moderately heavy to heavy on equipment on wheels a majority of the time.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Associate degree in Neuroscience or related health science required upon hire or transfer.

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transferDegree from CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program. ABRET credential (R.EEGT) required upon hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: The Electroneurodiagnostic Registered Technician performs specific testing based on the standards set forth of by the National Society of Neurodiagnostics. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

This position requires standing and walking a majority of the time. This position requires the ability to push and pull patients that are moderately heavy to heavy on equipment on wheels a majority of the time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership and may supervise incumbents as assigned.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Job Category
Nursing Support

Hours Per Week
40

Weekends Required?
Yes

Holidays Required?
Yes

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time
Job Details

Pay Range
$31.87 - $44.63

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