Neurodiagnostic Assistant

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Supports continuous EEG and video monitoring by observing patients, recognizing clinical events, and promptly alerting clinical staff to ensure timely response and accurate documentation. Maintains patient safety, assists technologists, and supports high‑quality neurodiagnostic care.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Continuously monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety, either in room or via remote video monitoring. May document observations.
• Alerts nursing or technologist staff and supervisor or activates appropriate hospital systems per established protocols when clinical seizures, paroxysmal events, or other clinical issues occur.
• May communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events.
• May assist Neurodiagnostic technologists as needed, including restocking supplies, electrode removal, and disinfection.
• Maintains ongoing competence by completing hospital trainings and attending relevant educational offerings.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Skills:

Working knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"