Neurodiagnostic Tech Team Lead - 8-Hour Day Shift

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.

We 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.

Qualifications

Education

• 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

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.