EEG Tech (Full-Time, 4 10hr Shifts 7:30pm-6:00am)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Tech – Non Registered performs routine electroencephalography (EEG) studies and supports extended monitoring services, including long-term monitoring (LTM) and continuous EEG in the intensive care setting (ICU/cEEG), under the direction of departmental leadership and/or credentialed technologists. The role focuses on safe patient care, accurate data acquisition, and complete documentation to support physician interpretation. The position works primarily in a hospital or clinical setting with frequent direct contact with patients and families, including inpatient units and/or ICU environments as assigned. Work involves frequent walking and standing, transporting and handling testing equipment and supplies, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, isolation precautions, noise, interruptions, and alarms typical of patient care areas. Appropriate PPE is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/BLS certification.
Successful completion of department training and competency validation.
Adherence to patient safety practices, infection prevention practices, hospital policies, and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in neurodiagnostics, polysomnography, or a related allied health field.
Previous experience in EEG, sleep lab, patient care, or a related clinical role.
Eligibility for and progress toward professional credentialing in neurodiagnostics or sleep, such as R. EEG T., RST, RPSGT, or SDS; credentialing may be required within an established timeframe based on department policy.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for routine EEG testing; verify orders, patient identification, and pertinent clinical history.
Apply electrodes accurately using accepted placement systems such as 10–20, and troubleshoot impedance and artifact issues, seeking assistance as needed.
Perform routine EEG recordings and assist with extended monitoring, including LTM and ICU/cEEG, as assigned; monitor signal quality, patient status, and equipment function.
Document and annotate studies according to departmental standards, including patient events and technical interventions; maintain data integrity and prepare complete records for physician review.
Explain procedures to patients and families, obtain pertinent history within scope, position patients appropriately, and maintain privacy, dignity, and comfort.
Perform and document activation procedures as ordered and promptly communicate patient events and urgent concerns to the appropriate team member according to protocol.
Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning, disinfection or reprocessing of electrodes and equipment, and indicated isolation precautions.
Maintain and troubleshoot EEG monitoring equipment and software; complete quality checks and cleaning, report equipment concerns, and keep supplies stocked and ready.
Coordinate testing and continuous monitoring with neurology providers, nursing, respiratory therapy, and other caregivers; provide clear handoffs and communicate patient status, study progress, and technical issues during shift changes.
Follow patient safety practices and departmental and hospital policies, including safe patient handling, fall precautions, and protection of confidential information under HIPAA.
Support department operations through teamwork, precepting or training as assigned, participation in performance improvement activities, and maintenance of required competencies and continuing education.