EEG Technician

The EEG Technician-Registered performs and monitors a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. This role provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinic using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

• Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
• Recognizes epileptiform brain wave patterns and follows established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care.
• Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures.
• Uses medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG, etc.
• Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate.
• Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
• Demonstrates communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.
• Licensed in the State of practice if applicable.
• Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with technology including EEG acquisition systems and Microsoft Office.

• 2+ year of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience.
• Proven ability to provide technical oversight to junior technicians.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.