EEG Technologist

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled EEG Technologist to join our team in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Under the indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist, the EEG Technologist will perform standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test setup, electrode application, conducting tests, and collecting information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests.

• Greets patients and explains examination procedures to the patient and/or family.
• Performs tests in the laboratory, at the patient bedside, in an intensive care unit, or in the emergency room.
• Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations (montages) made necessary by the case under study.
• Measures patient's head using the international 10-20 system prior to placement of monitoring equipment.
• Operates the EEG equipment to record EEG procedures.
• Monitors recording as it is in progress, makes pertinent notations of the clinical state of the patient, and defines abnormal from normal activity based on the patient's history and clinical condition.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information from a patient interview.
• Writes a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the physician's interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as needed for comparison.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on the EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
• Helps maintain the laboratory inventory.
• Keeps laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
• Follows all established departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.

• Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program.
• Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.
• Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities. Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.