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 helps maintain patient safety during clinically significant events. Strong communication skills are essential. For procedures where competence has not yet been achieved, the technologist trains under direct technical supervision. After completing training and all required institutional competencies, the technologist works under indirect technical supervision. This is a weekend-option night-shift position working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week, with availability to work shifts Monday through Sunday. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccines are required. The position is designated safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a current user of medical marijuana.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed EEG pathways: (1) high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited NDT program, and current CPR/BLS certification; (2) high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a non-CAAHEP formal NDT program, and current CPR/BLS certification; (3) high school graduate or equivalent and RPSGT certificate; (4) high school graduate or equivalent, one year of experience, and completion of the ASET Core Curriculum; (5) high school graduate or equivalent and two years of clinical EEG/PSG experience; or (6) an associate degree, with higher degrees accepted.
- Current CPR/BLS certification is specified for EEG Pathways 1 and 2.
- Availability to work shifts Monday through Sunday.
Responsibilities
- Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System.
- Perform EEGs correctly, recognize clinically significant events, and follow facility policies and procedures for critical test results.
- Maintain patient safety and communicate with other 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, instrumentation, and preparation for use.
- Assess patient-care considerations such as allergies to electrode-fixation products, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.
- Recognize how drug and physiological status may affect monitored activity.
- Explain the purpose of EEG procedures, answer patient questions, and communicate appropriately with patients and healthcare staff.
- 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, and logging patients into files.
- Contact supervisory staff as appropriate about problems in the EEG unit, 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
