EEG Technician

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an EEG Technician to support neurodiagnostic services in a rotating/PRN schedule. You will apply electrodes, monitor patients, and ensure accurate tracings are prepared for physicians.

Responsibilities include maintaining EEG equipment and ensuring data integrity while adhering to ABRET/BLs requirements. This role is part of the Neuro Diagnostics department at Ascension.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• ABRET Electroencephalographic Technician credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electrode Application & Testing: Accurately measure, attach, and operate EEG electrodes and lead wires according to standard 10–20 placement protocols.
• Patient Care & Monitoring: Review medical history, explain procedures to ensure patient compliance, and continuously monitor clinical status to rapidly identify and document abnormal findings.
• Data Quality & Reporting: Detect and eliminate physiological and environmental artifacts, compile and edit clean diagnostic tracings, and route findings to the interpreting physician.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Perform routine maintenance and calibration of EEG instrumentation while monitoring and replenishing clinical supplies.

Skills

Electrode placement & testing

Patient monitoring

Quality reporting

Equipment calibration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree (preferred)

Job description

• Electrode Application & Testing: Accurately measure, attach, and operate EEG electrodes and lead wires according to standard 10â20 placement protocols.
• Patient Care & Monitoring: Review medical history, explain procedures to ensure patient compliance, and continuously monitor clinical status to rapidly identify and document abnormal findings.
• Data Quality & Reporting: Detect and eliminate physiological and environmental artifacts, compile and edit clean diagnostic tracings, and route findings to the interpreting physician.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Perform routine maintenance and calibration of EEG instrumentation while monitoring and replenishing clinical supplies.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Facility: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
• Department: Neuro Diagnostics
• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Electrode Application & Testing: Accurately measure, attach, and operate EEG electrodes and lead wires according to standard 10â20 placement protocols.
• Patient Care & Monitoring: Review medical history, explain procedures to ensure patient compliance, and continuously monitor clinical status to rapidly identify and document abnormal findings.
• Data Quality & Reporting: Detect and eliminate physiological and environmental artifacts, compile and edit clean diagnostic tracings, and route findings to the interpreting physician.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Perform routine maintenance and calibration of EEG instrumentation while monitoring and replenishing clinical supplies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Electroencephalographic Technician credentialed from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation (ABRET).

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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