Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Neurodiagnostic Technologist Team Lead to support the daily operations of the Neurophysiology Laboratory by coordinating case assignments, optimizing workflow, and serving as a technical resource to the neurodiagnostic team. The Team Lead coordinates daily assignments, ensures appropriate technologist deployment, and serves as a key liaison with physician and nursing teams. Working under general supervision and in close collaboration with Neurophysiology management, and the Medical Director, this role contributes to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Summary of Essential Duties:- Coordinates and triages patient flow across Neurophysiology service areas, including Epilepsy Monitoring Units and hospital floor, and out-patient clinic areas, in the absence of the EEG Neurophysiology Supervisor.
- Supports Neurophysiology management in gathering and analyzing patient data for quality assurance, performance improvement, and other departmental initiatives. Contributes to research, database development, and implementation of new technologies or protocols that advance neurodiagnostic practice.
- Participates in EEG on-call rotation with technical staff; demonstrates flexibility with shift coverage to provide emergency diagnostic and monitoring services during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Acquires and interprets EEG data, identifying critical patterns and preparing comprehensive reports for physician review.
- Conducts specialized studies such as Intracarotid amobarbital procedures ("Wada"), Electrocorticography (EcoG), ictal single-photon emission computed tomography (ictal SPECT), Positron emission tomography (PET), and balloon occlusion testing in collaboration with radiology and surgical teams.
- Independently performs advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including long-term video EEG (Phase I and II), and functional brain mapping across diverse clinical settings.
QualificationsEducation- Associate's Degree/College Diploma in Neurodiagnostic Technology or related health science field required
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field preferred
Experience- A minimum of 8 years of experience in neurodiagnostic testing, including long-term video EEG, SSEP, BAER and VEP and evoked potentials required
- Demonstrated proficiency in functional brain mapping and working in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) required
- 3 years of leadership or team coordination experience in a Neurophysiology or EEG setting, including case assignment and technologist support preferred
- Experience collaborating with Neurophysiology management and physicians on training, equipment implementation, and procedural planning preferred
Licenses and Certifications- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- EEG Certification - Registration in Electroencephalography from ABRET (Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation) required
- Evoked Potential Certificate - Certification in one or more advanced modalities such as CLTM (Certified Long-Term Monitoring), or EP (Evoked Potentials) required within one year from start date
- Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) preferred
- Registered Nerve Conduction Study Tech preferred
About the TeamCedars-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.
