EEG Technologist I
About The Position
The EEG Technologist I is an entry- to mid-level position in the neurodiagnostic unit or department. The role performs EEG procedures according to facility policies and procedures and maintains patient safety during clinically significant events. Strong communication skills are essential. For procedures where the technologist has not yet achieved competence, work is performed under direct technical supervision. After training is complete and required institutional competencies are achieved, the technologist works under indirect technical supervision. The position is in the Springdale Neurophysiology Lab. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekend call shifts may be available. Most new hires start between $23.00 and $28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is safety-sensitive, and candidates who currently use medical marijuana are ineligible. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed EEG pathways: High school graduate or equivalent plus graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited NDT program and current CPR/BLS certification; high school graduate or equivalent plus graduation from a non-CAAHEP formal NDT program and current CPR/BLS certification; high school graduate or equivalent plus an RPSGT certificate; high school graduate or equivalent plus one year of experience and completion of the ASET Core Curriculum; high school graduate or equivalent plus two years of clinical EEG/PSG experience; or an associate degree (a higher degree is acceptable).
- Flu vaccination is required.
- Must not be a current medical marijuana user because the role is safety-sensitive.
Responsibilities
- Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System.
- Perform EEGs correctly, recognize clinically significant events, and follow facility policy and procedures for critical test results.
- Maintain patient safety by communicating with patient-care support staff during EEG procedures when needed.
- Continue learning and applying basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices, activation-procedure contraindications, and instrumentation preparation.
- Assess patients in relation to care, including allergies to electrode fixation products, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.
- Recognize the effects of medications and physiological status on monitored activity.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff about the purpose of the EEG and answer procedure-related questions.
- Maintain correct electrode connections.
- Perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and identify and eliminate artifacts.
- Follow digital-equipment concepts and electrical-safety practices within the EEG unit.
- Apply knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and equipment settings and their effects.
- Follow facility policies and procedures for completing technical EEG reports, charging procedures, and logging patients into files.
- Contact supervisory staff as appropriate regarding EEG-unit problems, stock supplies, and prepare patient rooms for EEG procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
