EEG Technologist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s The General Hospital Corporation seeks an EEG Technician to perform routine awake and sleep EEGs, long-term bedside EEGs, and portable EEGs for inpatients and outpatients at 55 Fruit Street, Boston. The role includes setup, electrode placement, data collection, and reporting to aid physician interpretation.

The position requires graduation from an EEG training program or an associate’s degree, 6+ months in patient care, and ABRET eligibility within two years.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program.
• Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.
• Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the patient and/or family.
• Selects electrode montages and may add electrodes as needed.
• Measures head using 10-20 system prior to monitor placement.
• Operates EEG equipment to record procedures.
• Monitors ongoing recording and notes clinical state and abnormalities.
• Eliminates artifacts using activating procedures such as hyperventilation and sleep.
• Abstracts relevant info from records and writes a technical report.
• Enters patient data into the reporting system and retrieves prior tests.
• Maintains and troubleshoots EEG equipment; reports major repairs.
• Keeps lab inventory and maintains tidy lab.
• Attends staff and in-service meetings; follows policies and protects patient safety.
• Must be available for on-call, off shift, and weekends.

Skills

EEG testing

Patient care

On-call availability

Education

EEG training program or Associates Degree

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Under indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist, the incumbent performs standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs and long term monitoring bedside EEGs) on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test set up, electrode application, conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests. May perform clerical/administrative duties as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the patient and/or family. May perform the tests in the laboratory, at the patient bedside, in an intensive care unit or in the emergency room.
• Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations (montages) made necessary by the case under study. May need to add additional electrodes as clinically indicated.
• Measures patient's head using the international 10-20 system prior to placement of monitoring equipment.
• Operates the EEG equipment to record EEG procedures.
• Monitors recording as it is in progress, makes pertinent notations of the clinical state of the patient and defines abnormal from normal activity based on the patient's history and clinical condition.
• Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information from a patient interview. Writes a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the physician's interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as needed for comparison. Stores data appropriately.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs minor repairs on the EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
• Helps maintain the laboratory inventory. Keeps laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
• Follows all established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be available to work on-call, off shift and weekends.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program.Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Ability to perform routine/sleep EEGs and long term monitoring continuous bedside EEGs on patients of all ages.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ambulatory inpatients and outpatients are performed in the EEG laboratory. Bedside tests are performed on non-ambulatory and ICU patients on the floors.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

This position offers comprehensive benefits and market competitive salary

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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