Neurodiagnostic Assistant at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10
  best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years


• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding


• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) ,
  America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)


• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune


• Consistently certified as great place to work
  


• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  


• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Lab & Equipment Maintenance- Learn to keep equipment and electrodes clean and in proper working order. Troubleshoot equipment problems, make repairs or report to a supervisor promptly. Maintain necessary supplies and equipment. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
  
  


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  Job knowledge/skills acquisition- Acquire skills for basic to moderately complex neurodiagnostic testing procedures. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the EEG laboratory. Maintain knowledge of appropriate actions to take during patient emergency situations and ensure patient safety at all times. Learn and maintain knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment, including use and handling of electrodes. Maintain knowledge of appropriate calibrations and how to make adjustments. Study for EEG registration (ABRET) test.
  
  


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  Perform EEG- Be trained to independently perform routine, critical care, and neonate EEGs in the laboratory and at the bedside of patients in the intensive care unit. Measure and accurately apply and remove electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 system. Ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards. Perform EEGs according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep, bedside and long term video/EEG recordings).
  
  


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  Perform EEGs- To measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between areas of the brain using an EEG in order to obtain data used in diagnosing brain disorders in infants, children, & adolescents.
  
  


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  Data Management- Learn to write a comprehensive patient history. Explain test procedure to patient and family members. Assist in the training and orientation of EEG technologist trainees. Accurately enter pertinent patient information into database. Review EEG tests for appropriate documentation, then log, file, and maintain test and results. Respond to telephone inquiries as necessary. Review and ensure timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS



• High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of departmental training program and Core Curriculum established by ASET within 18 months of hire.
• Must obtain BLS Certification within 1 month of hire and maintain BLS Certification.
• Neurodiagnostic Assistants must successfully obtain the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) credentialing for Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) within two years of hire into this position and it must be maintained moving forward.



Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

Burnet Campus



Schedule

Part time



Shift

Rotating (United States of America)



Department

Neurology



Employee Status

Stand By



FTE

0



Weekly Hours

0



*Expected Starting Pay Range


*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$21.52 - $26.23


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Apply Now