EEG Technician II

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,110 - 64,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an EEG Technologist II for the Inpatient, Outpatient, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. This full-time role involves providing care to patients with seizure disorders, operating monitoring equipment, and requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and two years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $28.39 to $46.87 per hour and requires rotating 10-hour shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to recognize and respond to acute medical situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients with intractable seizure disorder problems.
• Monitors and reports seizures.
• Operates epilepsy monitoring equipment.
• Performs special treatments for acutely ill patients.

Skills

Knowledge of electrographic seizures

Analytic ability

Interpersonal skills

Ability to operate computer and video equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists

Graduation from CAAHEP or ABHES accredited END program or Associate’s degree

Job description

EEG Technologist II for the Inpatient, Outpatient, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Benefits

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients with intractable seizure disorder problems.
• Monitors and reports seizures.
• Operates epilepsy monitoring and computer equipment.
• Performs special treatments associated with the care of acutely ill patients with seizures.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or its equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent experience in a related field if an AMA approved program in EEG Technology was not completed.
• BLS certification

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of all procedures conducted in the Neurophysiology division, including such procedures as electrocorticography and operative implants. A proficient level of understanding would normally be acquired through one to two years at the Technologist I level.
• Knowledge of electrographic seizures or interictal seizure discharges, as well as the ability to identify brainwaves and artifacts as acquired through three to six months in‑house training.
• Requires ability to operate computer and video equipment, and to set‑up and maintain surface or implanted electrodes.
• Ability to perform testing independent of direct supervision and maintain a high degree of credibility through accurate analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Analytic ability is required for analyzing patient history to determine proper testing procedures, for calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, eliminating recording artifacts, calculating test results, and composing preliminary reports.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information with patients, physicians, office staff, or records personnel.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to acute medical situations, i.e., convulsive seizures.

Hours

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Rotating 10‑hour shifts
• Weekend work required

Salary

Minimum $28.39/hour - Maximum $46.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.