How to hire a neurodiagnostic technologist

How to hire a neurodiagnostic technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step neurodiagnostic technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a neurodiagnostic technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new neurodiagnostic technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a neurodiagnostic technologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A neurodiagnostic technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, neurodiagnostic technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of neurodiagnostic technologist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Neurodiagnostic Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Neurodiagnostic Technologist		$14-48

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Epilepsy
   • Intraoperative
   • CPR
   • Nerve Conduction Studies
   • Electroencephalography
   • Electroencephalograms
   • Test Results
   • EMU
   • Ambulatory EEG
   • ICU
   • Medical History
   • Patient Data

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
   • Score sleep stages, seizures, respiratory, and clinical events by applying AASM guidelines.
   • Maintain safe, clean EEG lab and equipment as well as EEG and EKG supplies.
   • Perform EKG and EEG procedures.
   • Perform diagnostic, split and titration studies.
   • Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG).

   More neurodiagnostic technologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your neurodiagnostic technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A neurodiagnostic technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, neurodiagnostic technologists' average salary in florida is 26% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level neurodiagnostic technologists 69% less than senior-level neurodiagnostic technologists.
   • Certifications. A neurodiagnostic technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a neurodiagnostic technologist's salary.

   Average neurodiagnostic technologist salary

   $55,992yearly

   $26.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level neurodiagnostic technologist salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average neurodiagnostic technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$68,558	$33
   2	Oregon	$64,972	$31
   3	Washington	$63,755	$31
   4	New Jersey	$61,079	$29
   5	Arizona	$59,880	$29
   6	Maryland	$59,438	$29
   7	Massachusetts	$59,304	$29
   8	Pennsylvania	$58,437	$28
   9	Colorado	$56,530	$27
   10	Maine	$56,507	$27
   11	Ohio	$55,909	$27
   12	Wisconsin	$55,595	$27
   13	Illinois	$55,105	$26
   14	Minnesota	$55,100	$26
   15	North Dakota	$54,684	$26
   16	Iowa	$54,244	$26
   17	South Dakota	$54,142	$26
   18	Indiana	$54,122	$26
   19	Texas	$53,840	$26
   20	North Carolina	$53,707	$26

   Average neurodiagnostic technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UofL Hospital	$90,455	$43.49	15
   2	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$86,254	$41.47	2
   3	UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS	$83,298	$40.05	29
   4	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$81,231	$39.05	66
   5	St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc	$79,704	$38.32
   6	UMass Memorial Health	$77,438	$37.23	34
   7	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$77,435	$37.23
   8	Tenet Healthcare	$76,392	$36.73	342
   9	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$74,832	$35.98	3
   10	Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System	$74,770	$35.95	23
   11	University of Maryland Medical System	$73,360	$35.27	79
   12	Cedars-Sinai	$71,350	$34.30	78
   13	Kaiser Permanente	$70,611	$33.95	224
   14	Dignity Health	$69,806	$33.56	208
   15	Health First	$69,688	$33.50	23
   16	Children's National Medical Center	$68,861	$33.11	21
   17	PeaceHealth	$68,500	$32.93	70
   18	Nebraska Medicine	$67,965	$32.68	27
   19	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	$67,931	$32.66	9
   20	University of Washington	$67,446	$32.43	32

4. Writing a neurodiagnostic technologist job description

   A neurodiagnostic technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a neurodiagnostic technologist job description:

   Neurodiagnostic technologist job description example

   We are searching for team members who are passionate about challenging and exciting work for the good of every patient! As a team member of Riley Children's Health, you will be part of one of the Nation's top-ranked children's hospitals. Our team is searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and seek excellence every day. Do you have high attention to detail, the desire to follow well-defined instructions, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while performing rewarding care? Then this is the place for you!
   We offer competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.
   
   The Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides Neurophysiological testing and monitoring in clinical settings. Accurately applies electrodes to patient. Records impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders. Documents unusual wave characteristics shown on tracings.
   
   • High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's Degree preferred.
   
   • 0-3 years of experience required.
   
   • May require ABRET registry in EEG, EP or CNIM within 24 months of hire or eligibility per the ABRET pathway guide based on department requirements.
   
   • Requires current BLS certification.
   
   • Requires the ability to meet all requirements of laboratory competencies in which a Registry is held.
   
   • Requires initiative towards the application of tests and modifies established protocols to fit patient needs.
   
   • Requires manual dexterity, visual acuity and the ability to concentrate for extended amounts of time under stressful conditions in order to properly and effectively administer Neurophysiological monitoring and testing.
   
   • Requires the ability to recognize neurological comprising conditions and communicate those conditions to assure appropriate actions are taken.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
   
   REQNUMBER: 339697

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right neurodiagnostic technologist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your neurodiagnostic technologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality neurodiagnostic technologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit neurodiagnostic technologists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new neurodiagnostic technologist

   Once you've found the neurodiagnostic technologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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