Director of Neurodiagnostic Services

Director Neurodiagnostic Services

The Director Neurodiagnostic Services is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the neurodiagnostic department. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective neurodiagnostic services. The Director oversees staff management, quality assurance, protocol development, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to support patient care excellence.

Essential Job Statements

• Directs and supervises EEG, EMU, IONM, EMG, Autonomic, Sleep Neurophysiology services and support staff, ensuring optimal staffing training and professional development.
• Develops, implements, and monitors quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable testing across all services.
• Establishes and enforces standardized protocols for all procedures, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Oversees the maintenance, calibration, and acquisition of equipment and technology.
• Participates in departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and cost management to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborates with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.
• Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and safety protocols.
• Leads strategic planning initiatives to expand and improve department services.
• Troubleshoots technical and operational issues, providing timely solutions to maintain service continuity.
• Maintains current knowledge of advancements in neurodiagnostic technology and integrates innovations into practice.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, neurodiagnostic technology, or a related field.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical leadership.

Licensure/Certification: Required: Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.), CNIM, or equivalent. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred: Additional certifications in neurodiagnostic subspecialties or healthcare leadership. Additional certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring CNIM.

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in neurodiagnostics, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong leadership and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of neurodiagnostic procedures and equipment. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Experience in level 4 NAEC epilepsy center.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experience with strategic planning and budgeting. Experience working in multi-D team, particularly in OR and EMU settings. Experience working at an academic medical center.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Finger Dexterity

Hazards: Depth perception

Mental/Sensory Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change