Connecticut Children's·Westport, Connecticut
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is responsible for performing EEG procedures, including electrode application and waveform recognition, while ensuring patient safety. They are also tasked with technical troubleshooting, maintaining electronic health records, and communicating effectively with healthcare staff.
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 system; is knowledgeable in EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results; maintains the patient safety in communication to other patient care support staff during EEG if needed; continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use; performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation, product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive functions, knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure, understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections; identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination; understands and flows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit; has knowledge of alternate montage protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied.
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is familiar with the facility policies and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into electronic health records; contacts supervisory staff as appreciate for problems within the EEG unit, stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures; performs any other related duties that is consistent with patient and technical care for this level.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Requires BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification and eligibility or certification from the American Board Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists. A degree from a CAAHEP accredited program or an Associate's degree is preferred, along with pediatric experience.
Market context
In Connecticut, Neurodiagnostic Technologist II roles are typically competitive because employers look for BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification, ABRET eligibility or certification, and often prefer a CAAHEP-accredited degree or associate’s degree plus pediatric experience. Demand tends to be strongest in hospitals and pediatric settings where EEG and related neurodiagnostic testing support ongoing patient care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any pediatric or EEG experience in your application.