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Neurodiagnostic Student (Full-Time) | St. Louis Children's Hospital

Launch your career in the growing field of neurodiagnostics with St. Louis Children's Hospital. No prior EEG experience is required. This full-time, paid training opportunity provides hands-on experience and structured education designed to prepare you for a Neurodiagnostic Technologist career path.

What You'll Do

Participate in a one-year neurodiagnostic training program combining online coursework and hands-on clinical experience.
Learn routine EEGs, long-term monitoring (LTM), ambulatory EEG, ICU monitoring, SEEG, and EEG telemetry.
Provide direct patient care while working alongside experienced neurodiagnostic professionals.
Develop technical, communication, and patient-care skills in a pediatric healthcare environment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Occasional training/shadowing opportunities at BJC partner locations.
On-call and holiday rotations may begin after successful progression in the training program.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior healthcare or pediatric experience preferred but not required.
Detail-oriented with strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

No prior EEG experience required.
Comprehensive paid training and mentorship.
Clear career advancement path with promotion opportunities to Neurodiagnostic Technologist positions upon successful completion of the program.
Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare team.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Assists the Neurodiagnostic Technologist with electroencephalographic testing in the laboratory and at the patient’s bedside, while completing an Accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate program. Trains on Academic Only testing which includes Long-Term Video EEG set up and monitoring, Evoked Potentials, routine and/or intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potentials. Completes all assignments and activities required of the Neurodiagnostic Certificate Program, ultimately earning the certificate. Is required to graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic Training Program within timeframe of contract.

Responsibilities

Completes all assignments and activities required of the Neurodiagnostic Certificate Program, ultimately earning the certificate.

Assists the Neurodiagnostic Technologist with procedures (Academic and Routine), performs limited procedures under the supervision of a technologist.

Participates in review sessions and clinical rotations as assigned.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate or Trade School Equi

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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