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 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 in inpatient units and ICU environments as assigned. The work involves frequent walking and standing, handling testing equipment and supplies, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. It may involve exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, and requires appropriate PPE and adherence to isolation precautions. Noise, interruptions, and alarms typical of patient care areas may be present. The employee serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/BLS certification.
Successful completion of department training and competency validation.
Will consider equivalent combinations of training and experience.

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.

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, 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, equipment cleaning and disinfection or reprocessing, and applicable 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, assigned precepting or training, participation in performance improvement activities, and maintenance of required competencies and continuing education.