EEG Technician

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Technician works in the Electrocardiology Department at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The role prepares patients for EEG testing, conducts EEG procedures, and monitors brain activity. The technician works closely with physicians to identify abnormalities, ensure patient safety, support critical care through accurate testing, and maintain equipment. This is a per diem, as-needed position with variable shifts and hours; the listed shift is days.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an EEG Technician.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an educational program for EEG technicians.
2 years of experience as an EEG technician.
Associate degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Certification from the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologies (ABRET).

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for EEG procedures by explaining the process, taking medical histories, and ensuring patient comfort.
Apply electrodes using the 10–20 system and monitor equipment to ensure accurate signal capture.
Conduct routine, sleep-deprived, ICU, and intraoperative EEG recordings.
Identify and document abnormalities, including seizure activity and unusual brain wave patterns.
Assist with long-term or emergency monitoring for neurological events or brain death evaluations.
Maintain and calibrate EEG equipment and troubleshoot technical issues.
Collaborate with physicians to support diagnoses of epilepsy, brain injuries, tumors, and other medical conditions.
Monitor patients during procedures and respond to seizures or emergencies to ensure patient safety.