EEG Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

16d

About The Position

The EEG Technician performs EEG studies, EMGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy studies, and related examinations according to established standards and practices, under the direction of the Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology/Neurodiagnostics. The role requires technical proficiency in basic digital EEG, long-term epilepsy monitoring, ambulatory EEG, and assisting with EMG procedures. The technician also educates patients, maintains records and supplies, supports lab cleanliness and safety, and provides customer service consistent with the Methodist Healthcare System’s mission and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience performing neurodiagnostic procedures in a hospital setting.
CPR certification.
Ability to perform neurodiagnostic procedures and maintain patient privacy, safety, and required documentation.

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).

Responsibilities

Perform basic digital EEG studies using the 10-20 system, including manual measurements, skin preparation, electrode application, and appropriate montage selection.
Remove electrodes after studies, clean patients and equipment, complete required documentation, and recognize and correct artifacts.
Troubleshoot EEG equipment and leads.
Set up long-term epilepsy studies and ambulatory EEG studies, including lead placement and patient preparation; check ongoing recordings, provide patient equipment instructions, and transfer data to the reading station.
Assist physicians with EMGs by preparing the room, setting up equipment, arranging patient transport, and providing supplies.
Assist with or train others in evoked potential procedures, including VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs.
Educate patients about procedures performed in the lab.
Arrange third-party vendor peripheral vascular studies, including contacting the vendor, entering charges, and documenting appropriately.
Maintain patient reports and study records, retrieve prior reports and images, route studies and paperwork to reading physicians, notify physicians of requests, make logbook entries, and enter patient charges into Meditech.
Take rotating call and obtain signed physician orders with appropriate indicators for examinations.
Respond appropriately to STAT calls and prioritize STAT orders.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Keep the lab, equipment, and facilities clean and use proper equipment disinfection techniques.
Check supply needs monthly, order supplies, and restock equipment as needed.
Follow safety policies and procedures, use appropriate safety equipment, report unsafe conditions, and consult supervisors when safety procedures are unclear.
Support the Methodist Healthcare System mission, vision, financial performance goals, and customer service expectations; adhere to the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.