EEG Technologist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic technologist to perform routine EEG/AEEG procedures on adult and pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, including ICU and long-term monitoring units. Responsibilities include patient prep, history reviews, equipment setup, safety, documentation, and coordinating repairs.

Education requires high school or GED with ABRET program preferred; at least 1 year EEG experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Graduation from an ABRET-accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology program and ABRET registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for procedures; obtains patient histories and reviews procedure requests.
• Performs EEG/AEEG procedures and adjusts recording equipment to obtain optimal data.
• Maintains patient safety and handles emergencies; ensures electrical safety in the lab.
• Completes documentation and reports accurately.
• Troubleshoots recording equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Attends technical staff meetings and contributes to procedures/protocol development.
• Participates in conferences and technical meetings locally, regionally, and nationally.

Education

High School or GED

ABRET-registered electroneurodiagnostic technologist program (preferred)

Job description

New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00

Position Summary

Performs routine Electroneurodiagnostic procedures on adult and pediatric patients in both outpatient/inpatient settings, including critically ill patients in the intensive care units and in the Epilepsy Long-Term-Monitoring unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for procedures. Obtains medical history from patient/families to identify and meet patient-specific needs. (e.g. physical/mental limitations, current physiological status regarding the testing procedure). Reviews procedure request provided by ordering physician, and complies with all standard lab protocols. Documents history in the technologist report.
• Performs procedures according to Laboratory standards and protocols. Implements alternative methods or adjusts recordings to obtain optimal recording of clinical EEG, AEEG data. Prepares and adjusts recording equipment as needed.
• Takes appropriate actions during patient emergency situations and ensures patient safety, including electrical equipment safety in the Labs at all times.
• Administration: Accurately and thoroughly Completes documents, forms, and reports.
• Troubleshoots recording equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Attend technical staff meetings and morning huddles, providing professional input for the development of procedures and protocols.
• Participates in conferences and technical meetings on a local, regional, and national basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School/GED required
• Graduation from an electroneurodiagnostic technology training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and registration by The American Board of Registration of EEG and EP Technologists, Inc. (ABRET) preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of EEG experience

Licensure/ Certifications

• Certification in CPR is required within 60 days of hire.
• Registration by the American Board of Registered EEG/EP Technologists (ABRET) preferred