EEG Tech I

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester seeks a skilled EEG technologist to perform routine and complex EEG studies across adult and pediatric patients. The role includes long-term monitoring, neurodiagnostic procedures, and collaboration with clinicians to coordinate studies in an academic medical center setting.

You will maintain equipment, ensure patient safety, participate in training, and support research activities as part of a dynamic neurophysiology laboratory.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electronics, anatomy, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology.
• Familiarity with neurodiagnostic procedures and protocols.
• Competency in clinical neurophysiology practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG recordings for adult and pediatric patients under supervision.
• Operates and maintains neurodiagnostic equipment and adheres to lab protocols.
• Collaborates with physicians, technologists, and nurses to coordinate studies.
• Participates in scheduling, data collection, and preliminary data review.
• Assists with quality assurance, safety, and adherence to ABRET standards.
• Rotates across inpatient and outpatient locations including hospital and clinics.

Skills

Basic electronics

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Neuroanatomy & neurophysiology

Neurodiagnostic procedures

Clinical neurophysiology

Team collaboration

Tools

ABRET registration

EEG equipment operation

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 500165 SMH Epilepsy/EEG/EP
• Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America)
• Range: UR URC 208 H
• Compensation Range: $24.00 - $33.60

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The General Purpose provides a concise, high-level overview of the role, level, and scope of responsibility consisting of 3-4 sentences. It provides a basic understanding of the job and a concise summary of why the job exists and how it makes an impact.

• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of basic electronics, general anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, clinical neurophysiology, and neurodiagnostic procedures and protocols.
• Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings for adult and pediatric patients under direct or indirect supervision, consistent with demonstrated competency.
• As knowledge and technical proficiency develop, may perform increasingly complex neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Collaborates with electroencephalographers, physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, and senior technologists to coordinate studies and provide technical assistance during complex procedures in an academic medical center environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and complex EEG studies, long-term video EEG monitoring (LTM), neurotelemetry, and associated patient safety monitoring in the Neurophysiology Laboratory and in inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, intensive care, and operating room settings. Completes patient identification, history review, electrode application, impedance checks, physiologic testing, annotations, technical documentation, and preliminary technical review in accordance with laboratory protocols. While preparing for American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic (ABRET) registration, works under the required level of direct and/or indirect supervision and follows additional quality assurance controls.
• Works under indirect supervision, as demonstrated competency permits, during a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Participates in the neurodiagnostic laboratory on call rotation with other technologists and responds within established departmental time frames.
• Maintains required Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP) training and, when assigned, appropriately supports the collection and documentation of patient information for approved research activities in accordance with institutional protocols.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe neurodiagnostic laboratory environment that supports high quality patient care. Performs required equipment inspections, function checks, calibration procedures, cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities within the scope of the role; reports equipment concerns through established channels.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies for the assigned area in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of the principles and methods used in clinical neurophysiology, including neurodiagnostic procedures, equipment calibration and maintenance, infection prevention, electrical safety, artifact recognition, and related laboratory activities. With increasing competency, applies progressively greater technical skill, clinical judgment, and knowledge when adapting procedures to patient condition and the clinical question.
• Completes or supports appointment scheduling, patient history, encounter, charge-capture, and billing documentation as assigned, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Participates in didactic and practical instruction to develop clinical skills, refine technical practices, and learn Neurophysiology Laboratory policies, operating procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in weekly and annual conferences, quality activities, and technical meetings and presents educational topics as appropriate
• Travels among designated inpatient locations, including Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital, and outpatient locations, including Westfall Neurology Clinic and East River Pediatric Neurology, to perform EEG and evoked potential (EP) recordings.
• Other duties as assigned.