Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary:

Serve as a clinical educator for Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Sleep Lab and Neurodiagnostic Training Programs for EEG & Sleep. Develop and maintain the educational programs offered to the neurodiagnostic staff and community. Organize and maintain records for all student activities within the department of Neurodiagnostic Services. Also assist in coordination and monitoring of both departmental continuing education efforts and clinical orientation initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates a continuing medical education (CME) portfolio to improve staff skills and maintain clinical competence.
• Collaborates with senior staff and faculty in creating and providing educational materials and opportunities.
• Coordinates didactic lecture series, educational curricula and CME conferences and workshops for the department. Assists in the planning and coordination of affiliate functions, including annual neurodiagnostic conferences.
• Partners with department leadership to maintain the EEG & Sleep Tech training programs.
• Seeks feedback and evaluates the effectiveness of the educational content, teaching strategies, and the learning environment.
• Designs and executes area orientation and education of new staff to the department, including development and coordination of educational materials and orientation workshops such as clinical “boot camps.”
• Assists staff in obtaining professional credentials, societal volunteer activities and career growth opportunities.
• Oversees accreditation processes for training programs and assures on-going compliance.
• Maintains annual organizational education and clinical competence records.
• Provides a level of clinical supervision and works with clinical preceptors to evaluate students’ practical abilities and assures students attain clinical objectives.
• Maintains student files per institutional policy.
• Participates in meetings and serves on committees (both internal and external) which are applicable to departmental education.
• Schedules clinical assignments that assure proper exposure to different pathology and acuity levels so that students may achieve course objectives.
• Coordinates technical quality assurance activities for students and staff.
• Provides didactic sessions as required. Maintains the documentation and record keeping system in compliance with organizational and external agency requirements.
• Role models and serves as a clinical resource.
• Coaches and actively facilitates the clinical advancement of students and staff. Coaches orientees and guides staff to appropriate resources to achieve performance expectations.
• Employs a variety of interactive teaching strategies that include, but are not limited to, didactic courses, 1:1 hands-on scanning, and lunch & learns.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required at part of the responsibilities of the role. 
• Other job functions as assigned.
   

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field or education required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Registration in 2 modalities required such as EEG (R. EEG T.) or Registration in Evoked Potentials (R. EP T.) and Certification in Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) or Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) by ABRET: Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation or Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologists (R. NCS. T.) by AAET American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
• Minimum seven years of clinical experience in a hospital setting. Previous experience working with students in a pediatric clinical setting is preferred.
• Supervisory or clinical teaching experience preferred; effective teaching skills are required. 
• Speaks clearly person-to-person and on telephone and records accurate messages.
   

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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