What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurodiagnostic Tech position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Neurodiagnostic Tech
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: RWJBH Neurology Associates
Req #: 0000238212
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $28.87 - $40.78 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Neurodiagnostic Technician is responsible for obtaining standard and complex recordings as well as completing advanced testing and special procedures. Selects predetermined electrode combinations as necessary based on the history of each individual patient, and applies them as needed per study utilizing the 10/20 International Electrode Placement System.
Qualifications:
Required:
- EEG Tech Certification (within 1 year of hire)
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS CPR Certification through the American Heart Association
Preferred:
- 1 year of neurodiagnostic experience
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full-Time (40 hours per week)
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (no weekends or holidays)
Essential Functions:
- Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
- Obtains pertinent information as to patient status to assist neurologist interpretation and feasibility of study
- Prepares and instructs patients on procedure
- Performs procedure according to policy
- Follows proper electrode placement and removal process to obtain high-quality neuro-diagnostic data
- Expresses thorough understanding of EEG and related equipment
- Complies with infection control policies
- Provides accurate monthly statistics to dept. director
- Maintains procedure log for statistical purposes
- Monitors equipment for appropriate functions, reports malfunctions to department director and clinical engineering in a timely manner
- Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patients, co-workers and related ancillary staff
- Maintains documents, competencies, and annual mandatories
- Maintains licensure/certification if applicable
- Appropriately prioritizes tasks
- Insures adequate supply of linen and other supplies
- Processes patient charges
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.