Advanced EEG Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II to perform EEG testing with strict adherence to ABRET guidelines and 10–20 system electrode placement. Strong communication and safety practices ensure high-quality EEG recordings and patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires extensive EEG experience, ARRET-compliant credentials, and BLS certification, with responsibilities spanning electrode preparation, data accuracy, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Five years of performing EEGs in a supervised clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10–20 System.
• Knowledgeable in correct EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and reports all critical test results to MD.
• Maintains the patient’s safety through communication to other patient care support staff during the EEG if needed.
• Knows contraindications for activation procedures.
• Know how to properly use instrumentation settings including HFF and LFF.
• Knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure.
• Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the department and when the portable unit is used.
• Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings.
• Familiar with the facility policy and procedures for completion of the EEG Tracing, charging procedures, and notifying reading MD.
• Notify supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG Department.
• Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures; performs any other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury accident to Manager.

Skills

EEG experience

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Education

REEGT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Northside Hospital seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II to perform EEG testing with strict adherence to ABRET guidelines and 10–20 system electrode placement. Strong communication and safety practices ensure high-quality EEG recordings and patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires extensive EEG experience, ARRET-compliant credentials, and BLS certification, with responsibilities spanning electrode preparation, data accuracy, and collaboration with physicians.