Pediatric Neurodiagnostic Monitoring Tech - Per Diem - Night Shift
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Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Neurodiagnostic Monitoring Tech is responsible for the continuous observation, review, and documentation of EEG data for patients undergoing diagnostic or long-term monitoring. They must respond appropriately to clinical events such as seizures and ensure accurate, high-quality recordings while maintaining patient safety.
Job Description
Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the treatment of more than 150 complex neurological disorders and conducts research that brings new hope for patients and caregivers. Ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, our Neurosurgeons and Neurologists work together with experienced care teams to give patients the most effective treatment possible.
The Neurodiagnostic Monitoring Tech is responsible for the continuous observation, review, and documentation of electroencephalographic (EEG) data from patients undergoing diagnostic and/or long-term video EEG monitoring. Working under the supervision of the Neurophysiology leadership team and in collaboration with the physicians and clinical staff, the Technologist ensures accurate, high-quality recordings, identifies and reports significant clinical and technical events, and supports patient safety and care outcomes through timely notification.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Monitors long term Electroencephalograph (EEG) recordings in real-time for quality, seizure activity, and patient safety.
- Responds appropriately to patients for clinical events, including seizures or changes in neurological status during monitoring.
- Maintains accurate documentation, including event annotation, patient behavior, and technical observations.
- Participates in on-call coverage, extended monitoring shifts, and holiday/weekend rotations as needed.
The hours for this position will be 7:00pm - 5:30am with occasional coverage until 7:30am.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology program preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist certification from ABRET preferred
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Experience in Neurology preferred
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Cedars-Sinai receives consistent recognition for our excellence. Our awards include; being named one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles, achieving the longest-running Magnet designation for nursing excellence in California, and being recognized as The Advisory Board Company’s 2017 Workplace of the Year, an award Cedars-Sinai has won three years in a row. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement.
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the clinical care and research of heart disease, cancer and brain disorders, among other areas. Pioneering research achievements include using cardiac stem cells to repair damaged hearts, developing minimally invasive surgical techniques and discovering new types of drugs to target cancer more precisely.
Cedars-Sinai also impacts the future of healthcare through education programs that encompass everything from highly competitive medical residency and fellowship programs to a biomedical science and translational medicine PhD program, advanced training for nurses and educational opportunities for allied health professionals. Most notably, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA