EEG Tech (Full-time 3 12hrs shifts 7pm-7am)

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 is based primarily in a hospital or clinical setting with frequent direct contact with patients and families, including inpatient units and ICU environments as assigned. The schedule is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work involves frequent walking and standing, transporting and handling equipment and supplies, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, isolation precautions, noise, interruptions, and patient-care alarms. Appropriate PPE is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/BLS certification.
Successful completion of department training and competency validation.
Ability to follow patient-safety, infection-prevention, documentation, and confidentiality procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking and standing and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in neurodiagnostics, polysomnography, or a related allied health field.
Previous experience in EEG, a 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.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

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, troubleshoot impedance and artifact issues using established steps, and seek 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 ordered activation procedures 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, and cleaning, disinfection, or reprocessing of electrodes and equipment; follow isolation precautions as indicated.
Maintain and troubleshoot EEG monitoring equipment and software, complete required quality checks and cleaning, report equipment concerns, and keep supplies stocked and ready.
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.
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, assigned precepting or training, and participation in performance-improvement activities; maintain required competencies and continuing education.