EEG Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The EEG Technician performs EEG studies, EMGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy studies, and other related examinations under the direction of the Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology/Neurodiagnostics, following established standards and practices. The role includes technical setup and operation of neurodiagnostic equipment, patient preparation and education, handling study data and documentation, and assisting physicians with procedures. The technician also supports lab operations, patient safety, confidentiality, and the mission and service standards of Methodist Healthcare System.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience performing neurodiagnostic procedures in a hospital setting.
CPR certification.
Technical proficiency in basic digital EEG, including knowledge of national, hospital, and laboratory testing standards; use of the 10-20 electrode placement system; electrode preparation and application; montage selection; artifact recognition and correction; and equipment troubleshooting.
Ability to set up long-term epilepsy and ambulatory EEG studies, monitor recordings, and transfer digital data.
Ability to assist with EMG procedures and provide patient education.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and patient records, protect confidentiality, and prioritize STAT requests.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an AMA school of neurodiagnostics, a medical assistant course, or equivalent.
Registry from the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (REEGT).
Experience or training in evoked potentials, including VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs.

Responsibilities

Perform basic digital EEG studies using the 10-20 electrode placement system, including manual measurements, skin preparation, electrode application, and appropriate montage selection.
Remove electrodes after studies, clean the patient and equipment, and complete required documentation.
Recognize and correct artifacts, and troubleshoot equipment and leads.
Set up long-term epilepsy studies, check systems during recordings, and transfer digital data to the reading station for interpretation.
Set up ambulatory EEG studies, prepare and instruct patients on equipment use, and transfer study data to the reading station.
Assist physicians with EMGs by preparing the room and equipment, arranging patient transport, and providing necessary supplies.
Assist with or train others in evoked potential procedures, including VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs.
Educate patients about procedures performed in the lab.
Initiate requests to third-party vendors for peripheral vascular studies, enter charges, and document the work.
Maintain patient reports and related records, retrieve prior reports and images, route studies and paperwork to reading physicians, notify physicians of requests, make logbook entries, and enter patient charges in Meditech.
Participate in rotating on-call coverage and obtain signed physician orders with appropriate indicators for examinations.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality, and use sound judgment to prioritize and respond to STAT orders.
Maintain cleanliness of the lab, equipment, and facilities, and disinfect equipment such as leads appropriately.
Review supply needs monthly, order supplies, and restock equipment as needed.
Follow system and facility safety policies, use appropriate safety equipment and procedures, report unsafe conditions, and clarify safe procedures with supervisors when needed.
Support Methodist Healthcare System’s mission, vision, customer service standards, and financial performance goals; adhere to the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.