EEG Technician

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks an EEG Technician for per diem day shifts (7:00am–3:30pm). You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, and perform routine and specialized EEG recordings under physician supervision.

You should have an Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology, ABRET certification, and a current BCLS certificate. Per diem schedule provides flexible hours in a hospital Neurodiagnostic setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as an EEG technician required.
• Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology from an accredited program.
• ABRET certification required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of EEG technician educational program preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for EEG procedures and obtain medical history.
• Apply electrodes using the 10-20 system and monitor signals.
• Conduct routine, sleep-deprived, ICU, and intraoperative EEG recordings.
• Identify abnormalities such as seizure activity or unusual brain waves.
• Assist during long-term or emergency neurological monitoring.
• Maintain and calibrate EEG equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with physicians to support neurological diagnoses.
• Ensure patient safety during procedures and respond to seizures.

Skills

Patient preparation

Signal monitoring

Seizure observation

Education

Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Tools

ABRET Certification

BCLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Shift's Available: Days

Hours: 8-Hour shifts - 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

We are seeking an EEG Technician (EEG Tech), sometimes referred to as an Electroencephalogram Technician, Neurodiagnostic Technician or EEG Tech in our Electrocardiology Department. The EEG Tech will diagnose neurological conditions by preparing patients, conducting EEG tests, and monitoring brain activity. They work closely with physicians to identify abnormalities, ensure patient safety, and support critical care through accurate testing and equipment maintenance. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures by explaining the process, taking medical history, and ensuring comfort
• Apply electrodes using the 10-20 system and monitor equipment for accurate signal capture
• Conduct EEG recordings including routine, sleep-deprived, ICU, and intraoperative monitoring
• Identify and document abnormalities such as seizure activity or unusual brain wave patterns
• Assist during long‑term or emergency monitoring for neurological events or brain death evaluations
• Maintain and calibrate EEG equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues
• Collaborate with physicians to support diagnoses of epilepsy, brain injuries, tumors, and other medical conditions
• Ensure patient safety by monitoring during procedures and responding to seizures or emergencies

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as an EEG technician required
• Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs required
• Certification from the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologies (ABRET) required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of educational program for EEG technicians preferred
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity

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