EEG Tech I

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

16h•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Tech I performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings for adult and pediatric patients under direct or indirect supervision, consistent with demonstrated competency. The role requires foundational knowledge of basic electronics, anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, clinical neurophysiology, and neurodiagnostic procedures and protocols. As knowledge and technical proficiency develop, the technologist may perform increasingly complex neurodiagnostic procedures. The role collaborates with electroencephalographers, physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, and senior technologists to coordinate studies and provide technical assistance during complex procedures in an academic medical center environment. The position performs EEG studies and related monitoring across laboratory, inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, intensive care, and operating room settings. It includes work across days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, participation in an on-call rotation, and travel among designated hospital and outpatient locations. The technologist also supports laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, documentation, scheduling and billing activities, research when assigned, and ongoing clinical education.

Requirements

Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of the job.
EEG-R (Electroencephalographic Technician Registration) required within 8 years.
Education and training sufficient to meet EEG registration eligibility requirements is preferred; qualifying training may be completed through an approved on-the-job training pathway.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of patient-centered care, medical terminology, basic electronics, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, infection prevention, electrical safety, and EEG instrumentation.
Education and training sufficient to meet eligibility requirements for EEG registration; qualifying training may be completed through an approved on-the-job training pathway.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex EEG studies, long-term video EEG monitoring, neurotelemetry, and associated patient safety monitoring in laboratory and clinical settings.
Complete patient identification, history review, electrode application, impedance checks, physiologic testing, annotations, technical documentation, and preliminary technical review according to laboratory protocols.
Work under required direct or indirect supervision while preparing for ABRET registration, following applicable quality assurance controls.
Work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as competency permits.
Participate in the neurodiagnostic laboratory on-call rotation and respond within established departmental time frames.
Maintain Human Subject Protection Program training and, when assigned, support collection and documentation of patient information for approved research activities.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe laboratory environment; inspect, check, calibrate, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment within the role's scope; report equipment concerns.
Monitor inventory and order supplies for the assigned area according to departmental procedures.
Apply increasing technical skill, clinical judgment, and knowledge to adapt procedures to patient condition and the clinical question.
Complete or support appointment scheduling, patient history, encounter, charge-capture, and billing documentation as assigned, accurately and on time.
Participate in didactic and practical instruction to develop clinical skills and learn laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in weekly and annual conferences, quality activities, and technical meetings, and present educational topics as appropriate.
Travel among designated inpatient locations, including Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital, and outpatient locations, including Westfall Neurology Clinic and East River Pediatric Neurology, to perform EEG and evoked potential recordings.
Perform other duties as assigned.