Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst Imaging EMU Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine
Summary
The Neurodiagnostic Advanced Analyst 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. The Advanced LTM Analyst is independent and proficient in the performance and training of all duties and responsibilities for LTM/ICU/EMU/cEEG monitoring and may act as the physician extender in collaboration with the supervising physician and other healthcare staff.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Performs Neurodiagnostic review for noninvasive and invasive EMU studies/ICU Video EEG/cortical mapping/Ambulatory EEG/routine EEG and EEG during PET/Wada/Tilt table procedures according to facility/department policy and procedures
- Responsible for daily scanning, documentation and annotation of ictal, interictal and paroxysmal events
- Uses accepted terminology, annotate EMU/ICU/EEG/Ambulatory recordings
- Writes final report and detailed description of EEG patterns, seizure semiology, radiologic findings, mapping of ictal and interictal abnormalities and selection of representative EEG samples
- All aspects of the invasive EEG implant preoperatively, intraoperatively, and post-operatively including but not limited to: electrode set-up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook-up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping
- Archive EEG studies, work with Nihon Kohden database, and create montages as needed, technical reports, create maps and trajectories for OR, quantitative EEG
- Review and interpret Quantitative EEG and post processing of EEG
- Extensive knowledge of medication and its effects on EEG waveforms and patterns is required
- Is relied on to act as department educator
- Maintains continuing education requirements of ABRET for CLTM by reviewing current literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars
- All other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level
- Collaborate with Physicians and Education Coordinator to plan educational lectures/case studies/CEU courses
- Assists with teaching EEG monitoring of fellows and residents rotating in the department
- Develop and maintain relationships with END programs
- Review continuous/prolonged EEGs for appropriate start and stop times in the Nihon Kohden Database and in Epic
- Perform audits of EEG annotation and Epic documentation for quality assurance and accreditation submission
- May be asked to do other related duties as per skill set
Additional Functions
- Provide administrative coverage in other areas of NTC as necessary
- Participate in departmental in-services, monthly staff meetings, and continuing education
- Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to NTC Resource Coordinator and/or Manager, and be involved in improvement initiatives/projects
- Provide written and/or verbal feedback to NTC Medical Director, Coordinator and/or Manager on Neurodiagnostic Technicians and/or student preceptor's performance
Quality Management Responsibilities
- Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement activities
- Serves as a role model for others in terms of quality of work and self-improvement
- Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department
This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, weekday position with possible weekends.
Requirements
- Registered through ABRET as an EEG Technologist (R.EEG T.)
- Registered through ABRET as Continuous Long Term Video Monitoring (CLTM)
- Eligible to sit for NeuroAnalyst-CLTM Exam through ABRET and obtain within 12 months
- At least 7 years of experience working in Neurodiagnostics
- CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Performance in each of the multiple modalities at the level or superior to a technologist registered in that modality
- Associates Degree or higher
- Prior work as a supervisor/lead technician (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree or additional training in neurophysiology monitoring, business, healthcare, or related area (preferred)
- Prior work experience in an academic or tertiary health care center (preferred)
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
Company overview
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system and the healthcare network of Northwestern University, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2009 through the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the system represents a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery. As an academic medical center, Northwestern Medicine encompasses comprehensive research, medical education, and patient care activities across its extensive network. The system operates 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, anchored by its flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With over 33,000 employees and more than 4,400 aligned physicians, the organization provides advanced medical care across nearly every specialty. Northwestern Medicine is nationally recognized for its excellence in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's health services. The system maintains strong affiliations with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific discovery. Five of its hospitals are ranked among "America's Best" by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its commitment to superior quality, patient safety, and academic excellence in healthcare delivery.