Director of Neurodiagnostic Services
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, VA, United States
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.
Licensure/Certification Preferred Additional certifications in neurodiagnostic subspecialties or healthcare leadership. Additional certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring CNIM.
Minimum Qualifications 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-disciplinary 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 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.
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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.
Licensure/Certification Preferred Additional certifications in neurodiagnostic subspecialties or healthcare leadership. Additional certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring CNIM.
Minimum Qualifications 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-disciplinary 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 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.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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