EEG Tech - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Home Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Mercy Home Health is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech Trainee – Unregistered to assist with EEG and other neurodiagnostic testing under supervision. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, run routine EEG studies, and ensure accurate data collection in line with policies and standards.

Required are a High School diploma, BLS certification, and eligibility to pursue the R. EEG T. credential, with an Associate degree preferred. Healthcare experience is welcome as clinical hours may count.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Eligibility to pursue R. EEG T. credential through ABRET required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred (clinical hours may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for EEG and basic neurodiagnostic procedures, explaining testing and ensuring comfort and safety.
• Applies electrodes using the 10-20 system and verifies signal quality.
• Performs routine EEG studies under supervision per protocols.
• Monitors patients and identifies artifacts, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Documents patient data and observations accurately and completely.
• Maintains neurodiagnostic equipment, supplies, and testing areas.
• Follows infection prevention, safety and quality standards.
• Participates in orientation, competency validation, and professional development.
• Communicates patient status and test progress to physicians and staff per protocol.
• Performs testing within established protocols and does not interpret findings.

Skills

EEG basics

Patient safety

Data documentation

Clinical workflow

Education

Associate degree in health sciences (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Neurodiagnostic Tech Trainee – Unregistered performs neurodiagnostic testing procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Under the direction of licensed providers and experienced neurodiagnostic staff, the technologist prepares patients, conducts routine testing, maintains equipment, and ensures accurate data collection in accordance with departmental policies and professional standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patients for electroencephalography (EEG) and other basic neurodiagnostic procedures by explaining testing processes and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Applies electrodes using the International 10-20 System and verifies proper signal acquisition.
• Performs routine EEG studies under direct supervision and according to established protocols.
• Monitors patients during procedures and recognizes obvious artifacts, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Documents patient information, test data, and procedural observations accurately and completely.
• Maintains neurodiagnostic equipment, supplies, and testing areas in a clean and operational condition.
• Follows infection prevention, patient safety, and departmental quality standards.
• Participates in orientation, competency validation, and professional development activities.
• Communicates patient status, test progress, and procedural observations to physicians, nurses, experienced neurodiagnostic staff, and other care team members according to established protocols.
• Performs assigned testing activities within established protocols and does not independently interpret neurodiagnostic findings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate Degree in Health Sciences or related field (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
• Eligibility to pursue Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) credential through The American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (required)
• Prior healthcare experience (preferred). clinical hours may be considered as experience

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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