EEG Technologist

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an EEG Technologist to perform standard electroencephalographic examinations, including routine awake and sleep EEGs, long-term monitoring, and bedside EEGs for inpatients and outpatients. You will set up tests, apply electrodes, conduct recordings, and collect information essential for interpretation.

A High School Diploma is required, and 0-1 year experience is preferred; ABRET R. EEG T. credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred (R. EEG T.).
• Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects patients medical information needed to customize tests.
• Indicates artifacts or interferences derived from non-brain sources.
• Monitors patients during tests using EEG, EP instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral death, absence of brain activity, or recovery probability.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, or repairs equipment and fixes malfunctions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Equipment operation

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

Job Summary

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employeesResponsible for performing standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs, long term monitoring bedside EEGs, and EMU) 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.Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Collects patients medical information needed to customize tests.
• Indicates artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain such as poor electrode contacts or patient movement on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, or repairs equipment and corrects equipment malfunctions.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred

Experience

Experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess analytical skills to evaluate test results and understand patient needs.
• Excellent listening and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area, and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
• Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range - /Grade 5

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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 (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.