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Certified Neurophysiology Technician - Neurodiagnostics

Endeavor Health · Chicago, IL · $35.85–$55.57 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you kept an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit patient safe during a seizure.

What they are checking: Whether they have real EMU safety experience and act calmly.

Tell me about a time you noticed a problem in your lab's process and told your manager about it.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about compliance or quality issues, as the posting expects.

What would you do

How do you prepare an anxious child or a confused older adult for an EEG?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust care to the patient's age and needs, which the posting stresses.

You're on call on a weekend and get called in for a stat EEG. What do you do when you arrive?

What they are checking: Whether they can work efficiently and safely when called in alone.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up a routine EEG, including electrode placement and checking impedances.

What they are checking: Whether they follow the 10-20 system and quality standards that produce a clean, readable study.

During a continuous EEG you see what looks like a seizure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize seizure activity and know how to notify the team and protect the patient.

What's your second modality, such as NCS/EMG, IONM, autonomics or evoked potentials, and how much hands-on experience do you have with it?

What they are checking: Whether they truly have the second modality the posting lists.

How do you tell artifact from real brain activity on an EEG?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot common artifacts and fix them before they mislead the reader.

How do you keep logs and quality assurance records in order for Joint Commission and ABRET standards?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the record keeping that keeps the lab accredited.

How do you clean and disinfect electrodes and equipment between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control rules for reusable equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $35.85 - $55.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Neurophysiology Technician Certified • Location: Swedish Hospital • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours/week) • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, weekends only if on-call What you will do: • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. • Performs EEG testing, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Ambulatory, along with second modality of NCS/EMG, IONM, Autonomics, and/or EPs on patients according to established guidelines. • Maintains a variety of logs and records. In doing so, records activity in log books and Quality Assurance records, delivers requisitions to medical records, and ensures dictated reports are copied and delivered according to established procedures. • Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission, ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC. Effectively monitors and communicates changes to management and staff. • Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, completing patient charges or bills, filing records, etc. as instructed and needed • Shapes a culture of teamwork, positive morale and customer service demonstrated by excellent patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction scores. • Investigates, documents and resolves complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff, and notifies the manager of those with sensitive nature. • Supports with interviews and orientation for new trainees/employees/students, and supports in evaluation of performances when asked What you will need : • High School or equivalent Required Or Bachelors Degree Preferred Or Masters Degree Preferred • Minimum of 6 months experience in related field. • Must have college level neuroanatomy knowledge • Competency in medical terminology • Must be able to perform all neurophysiology lab testing modalities • Must be able to work independently, recognize problems and take the initiative to resolve them • Must be able to work well with external customers of all ages (birth to geriatric) • Must act as a team builder by demonstrating leadership and handling change effectively • Must be a model for Always Behaviors by treating all external customers (patients, families and visitors) and internal customers (immediate colleagues, physicians, administration, medical and administrative director, medical, clinical and ancillary staff throughout the organization) • Must have strong communication, written and verbal skills • Registered in one or more - R.EEG T, CLTM, CNIM, R.NCS.T., R.EPT: • Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET), OR • Registered in either EEG or EP, OR • Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist (CNIM) - ABRET • Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) Certification as CNIM is desirable by the end of 2nd year of employment Required • CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification is Required Benefits offered by Endeavor Health include: • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . r When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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