About this role
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.
We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Senior Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, you’ll perform routine and complex neurodiagnostic testing appropriate to your competence and credentials, including electroencephalograms, long-term video monitoring, evoked potential, or polysomnography. You’ll support patient safety, document findings, and help develop fellow technologists’ skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs routine and complex neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance with professional standards, established competencies, and departmental guidelines
- Applies electrodes according to the International 10-20 System
- Uses basic, intermediate, and advanced waveform recognition to identify and describe findings and results
- Assesses patient needs related to electrode-product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function
- Maintains patient safety during testing and clinically significant events through effective communication and appropriate care practices
- Provides team-based coaching and monitors technologists’ use of proper neurodiagnostic procedures and techniques
- Assists technologists preparing for registry examinations and certification credentials
- Documents patient information, findings, results, and descriptive analyses in the electronic medical record
- Submits patient charges accurately and promptly with appropriate supporting documentation
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals to support quality care
- Reports injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated problems, and unusual situations and completes required documentation
- Prepares patient rooms, stocks supplies, performs basic equipment maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment concerns
- Maintains confidentiality, infection-control practices, and a safe, survey-ready environment
- Completes required health, safety, and professional training and works at alternate locations as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring, or Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist credential required
- Two years of electroneurodiagnostic technology experience, including clinical rotations, required
- Graduation from an electroneurodiagnostic technology program may substitute for two years of required experience
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards