EEG Tech - Registered (Full time, Monday - Thursday 10a-8:30p)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a full-time Registered EEG Tech to perform diagnostic neurophysiologic and related studies. This role reports to the Manager, Sleep Lab & EEG Services and is responsible for electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), long-term monitoring (LTM), and continuous EEG monitoring in intensive care settings (ICU/cEEG). The position ensures accurate data acquisition, patient safety and comfort, and complete documentation to support physician interpretation. The mission of Washington Regional is to improve the health of people in the communities it serves through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Located in Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. The 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required.
CPR/BLS, required.
RST, RPSGT, or SDS, required.
Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in EEG or a sleep lab, required.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in neurodiagnostics, polysomnography, or a related allied health field, preferred.
Experience with long-term monitoring and/or inpatient/ICU workflows, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for testing; verify orders, patient identification, and pertinent clinical history.
Apply electrodes accurately using accepted placement systems (e.g., 10–20) and troubleshoot impedance/artifact issues throughout the study.
Conduct routine and extended EEG recordings (including LTM and ICU/cEEG) and continuously monitor waveforms, patient status, and equipment function to ensure high-quality recordings.
Document, annotate, and summarize studies per departmental standards; ensure data integrity and prepare complete records for physician interpretation.
Explain procedures to patients and families; obtain pertinent history within scope; position patients appropriately and maintain privacy, dignity, and comfort throughout testing.
Perform and document activation procedures and bedside interventions as ordered (e.g., photic stimulation, hyperventilation) and promptly recognize and escalate urgent findings/events per protocol (including seizure activity during LTM/ICU/cEEG).
Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, use of PPE, and cleaning/disinfection or reprocessing of electrodes and equipment according to department policy and manufacturer guidance; follow isolation precautions as indicated.
Maintain and troubleshoot EEG/NCS equipment and software; complete required quality checks, calibrations, and basic preventive maintenance; report equipment concerns and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for use.
Collaborate with neurology providers, nursing, respiratory therapy, and other caregivers to coordinate testing and continuous monitoring; provide clear handoffs and communicate patient status, study progress, and technical issues during shift changes.
Adhere to patient safety practices and departmental/hospital policies, including safe patient handling, fall precautions, and protection of confidential information (HIPAA) in all verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Support department operations through teamwork, precepting/training as assigned, and participation in performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies and continuing education.