EEG Technician (Electroencephalogram)

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits after 30 days

Short and long-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance after 30 days

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking an EEG technician to support patient care in neurological diagnostics. Responsibilities include preparing patients for EEG procedures, recording brain activity, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality control. Ideal candidates should have formal neurodiagnostic training and preferably hold certification from ABRET. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days and a supportive workplace that values diversity.

Qualifications

• Certification from ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation preferred.
• Hands-on training is essential, involving working with patients under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Explain EEG procedures to patients.
• Prepare scalp and attach electrodes.
• Ensure patient comfort and cooperation.
• Set up and calibrate EEG machines.
• Monitor brain wave activity during tests.
• Record electrical brain activity accurately.
• Document patient behavior during testing.

Skills

Brain wave patterns

Patient preparation and safety

Recognizing abnormal results

Education

Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program

Hospital-based EEG training programs

Community college certificate programs

Job description

WE ARE INSIGHT:
AtInsight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Position Summary

An EEG (electroencephalogram) technician is a healthcare professional who records and monitors electrical activity in the brain to help diagnose neurological conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries. They prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, applying electrodes to the scalp, and ensuring proper equipment setup. EEG technicians operate specialized machines to capture brain wave data, monitor patients during testing, and identify irregular patterns for physician review. They maintain accurate records, ensure patient comfort and safety, and may assist neurologists in interpreting results while adhering to clinical standards and protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Explain EEG procedures to patients
• Prepare scalp and attach electrodes
• Ensure patient comfort and cooperation

Equipment Operation

• Set up and calibrate EEG machines
• Monitor brain wave activity during tests
• Troubleshoot technical issues

Data Collection & Monitoring

• Record electrical brain activity accurately
• Document patient behavior during testing

Documentation

• Label and store EEG results properly
• Prepare reports for neurologists

Clinical Support

• Work closely with neurologists and healthcare teams
• Follow safety and infection control protocols

Specialized EEG Training

Formal training through:

• Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program
• Hospital-based EEG training programs
• Community college certificate programs

Have knowledge in:

• Brain wave patterns
• Patient preparation and safety
• Recognizing abnormal results

Certification (Highly Recommended)

Prefer certification from:

• ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation

The most common credential is:

• Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)

Clinical Experience

Hands-on training is essential:

Included in training programs

• Involves working with patients under supervision

Optional Advancement

• Long-term monitoring
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!