Neurodiagnostic Technology Program

Neurodiagnostic Technologists obtain physiologic data from the central and peripheral nervous system; analyze and report the results in a manner consistent with their training, education, experience, and credentialing.

Neurodiagnostic procedures are performed in all areas of the hospital, including the Epilepsy Center, Clinical Neurophysiology Lab, acute and critical care areas such as the operating room, intensive care units, and the emergency department. Neurodiagnostic procedures are also performed in satellite locations.

Neurodiagnostic procedures include:

• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Evoked Potentials (EP)
• Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
• Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM)
• Long Term Monitoring (LTM)
• Intensive Care Unit Continuous EEG Monitoring (ICU/cEEG)
• Polysomnography Studies (PSG/Sleep Studies)

The Neurodiagnostic program is open to current Lurie Children’s employees and external candidates. Internal applicants will transfer from their current position to the Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistant position. This is a full time 1.0 FTE training position.

Lurie Children’s employees must meet the transfer requirements. Please see Transfers, Promotions and Job Changes Policy.

Once the 12-month training period ends, the Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistants must vacate the position. An internal Neurodiagnostic Technologist position is not guaranteed upon completion of program.

However, Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistants can apply with other hospitals/institutions for Neurodiagnostic positions.

• High School diploma required (Associates Degree Preferred)
• Internal Lurie Children’s employees must meet transfer requirements
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a CNA, Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, or other Allied Health Professional preferred
• High degree of professionalism, good communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong math and science skills

Neurodiagnostic Tech Assistants are provided with 2 hours of scheduled study/course work completion time during their scheduled 8-hour shift. However, patient care does take precedence over study time. 2 hours are not guaranteed.

Tech Assistants are expected to complete coursework and study at home. The average time spent studying and completing course work ranges from 4-8 hours per week.

Tech Assistants are expected to complete each module in 4 weeks.

Our assistants/students do not receive a degree. They do receive a certificate of completion and continuing education credits awarded by ASET-The Neurodiagnostic Society.

ASET-The Neurodiagnostic Society is the membership organization of professionals in the neurodiagnostic field. As the leader of the profession, they are the catalysts for collaboration and education in neurodiagnostics.

Download the application below and submit it to Tiauna Smith at tismith@luriechildrens.org. 

Download application