Technical Tips: The Role of the Charge Neurodiagnostic Technologist

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this strategic staffing study was to retrospectively evaluate the impact of the charge neurodiagnostic technologist (NDT) within a 24/7 pediatric NAEC Level IV, ABRET LAB-LTM accredited epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) during a 4-month pilot. The association between a high-reliability organization (HRO), Lean thinking, and organizational strategic goals were utilized as guiding principles. This paper reviews the operational need to further develop frontline neurodiagnostic leadership roles within Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago along with the design and implementation, training, and competencies required.

KEY WORDS:

• High-reliability organization
• Lean thinking
• neurodiagnostic competencies.
• neurodiagnostic leadership

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank the Lurie Children’s Charge NDT Team for their dedication to excellence in pediatric neurodiagnostic care: Sindy Navarro, chair of the Charge NDT Committee; Michael Birch, AS, R. EEG T.; Elizabeth Diaz, BS.; Mariana Vicenteno, AS, R. EEG T., CLTM and Melissa Cobos, MEd, R. EEG T., CLTM, Director of Publications and Communications for ASET The Neurodiagnostic Society for her support and editorial guidance.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data Availability Statement

There is not a data set associated with this submission.