Chief EEG Technologist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,396 - 60,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Chief EEG Technologist responsible for directing EEG studies across the hospital. This role involves managing the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory to provide quality services and ensure effective human resource management.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in EEG technology, five years of relevant experience, and strong analytical abilities. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible related experience in an EEG Laboratory.
• Ability to perform and analyze complex testing.
• Supervisory skills to schedule and evaluate technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control EEG studies in the hospital.
• Ensure quality services and maintain productivity.
• Develop departmental budget and manage resources.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Advanced technical skills

Staff supervision and evaluation

Education

Associate’s Degree in EEG technology

Specialized training in Evoked Potentials

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Administrative Director of Neurology, the Chief EEG Technologist plans, develops, directs, and controls the operation of the Applied Neurophysiology/Laboratory to ensure timely and high‑quality EEG studies wherever they are needed in the hospital and whenever a technologist is available under the direct supervision of the Chief, Epilepsy Division. Position: Chief EEG Technologist. Department: EEG Lab. Schedule: Full Time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Responsible for operational excellence of the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory to ensure the delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintains an effective quality assurance program by reviewing the neurophysiology recordings performed in the laboratory as observed by the medical director.
• Maintains departmental productivity measurements and reports status on a monthly basis to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for effective human resource measurement within the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory to achieve and maintain quality services and positive employee relations; consistently and fairly interprets and enforces Human Resources’ policies.
• Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee work schedules, overtime and absenteeism as observed by supervisor.
• Works closely with Human Resources on the selection of qualified employees for employment following all policies, guidelines and applicable laws.
• Responsible for effective fiscal management of the Applied Neuorphysiology Laboratory to ensure proper utilization of organization financial resources.
• Consistently develops departmental budget within designated deadlines according to all budgetary policies and procedures, and notifies immediate supervisor in advance of any variances.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment as appropriate to meet the demands of the department.
• Responsible for communication within the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory as well as throughout the organization to ensure that information is shared for effective operations.
• Holds periodic staff meetings as needed or required by all licensing and regulatory authorities.
• Consistently investigates and responds appropriately to all complaints and takes effective corrective action when necessary.
• Responsible for promoting professional educational development of the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory to ensure appropriate knowledge of advances in the clinical neurophysiology profession.
• Attends appropriate professional association meetings and training and development workshops as scheduled by the organization.
• Conducts periodic educational in‑services as needed or required by all licensing and regulatory authorities with a minimum of two years.
• Responsible for all of the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory’s medical records to ensure the availability of medical data in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory authorities.
• Maintains system for storage and retrieval of all medical data generated in the Applied Neurophysiology Laboratory with a minimum of two microfilm shipments per year.
• Responsible for suitable and accurate preparation of patients prior to testing to ensure high quality studies are obtained.
• Obtains a thorough patient and medical history, and measures landmarks anatomical locations to ensure proper placement of electrodes.
• Calibrates the recording instrument and documents the recording parameters prior to testing.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Operates selected equipment to acquire neurophysiological data for interpretation by departmental physicians.
• Performs standard electroencephalographic procedures with related physiologic monitoring, at times to include additional electrode placement in an efficient yet variable time frame.
• Has knowledge of Visual, Brainstem Auditory, and Somatosensory Evoked Potential exams; may perform these exams under direct supervision and obtains reproducible waveforms to be interpreted by a physician.
• Documents all required and pertinent patient information on all recordings with no more than two non‑serious variances in a period of one week.
• Utilizes hospital's values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited program in EEG technology; additional specialized training in Evoked Potentials.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations required: None.
• Experience: Advanced technical skill normally acquired through five years of progressively responsible related experience in an EEG Laboratory.
• Knowledge and skills: Analytical abilities necessary to perform and analyze complex testing and supervise, schedule and evaluate technical staff and technical‑trainees.
• Compensation Range: $30.05–$43.75 per hour (range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; actual base pay determined by education, experience, skills, certifications, internal equity, and market competitiveness).

BENEFITS

BMC offers generous total compensation that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits; discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) savings matches; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

EEO STATEMENT

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

COVID‑19 AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.

OTHER INFORMATION

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E‑Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.