EEG Technologist

Penn Medicine; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks an EEG Technologist to perform EEG studies and support patient care in a leading academic medical center. This role involves technical responsibilities and collaboration with healthcare professionals, providing opportunities for career growth and education.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required.
• Must achieve EEG registry within 2 years.
• Preferred: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.)

Responsibilities

• Perform adult/neonatal EEG studies under physician's direction.
• Record EEGs and provide initial interpretation.
• Schedule patient testing and ensure billing accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of neuro-anatomy

EEG instrumentation

Electrical safety

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Completion of accredited EEG program

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

Under a physician's direction, the technologist performs adult/neonatal EEG studies. Responsibilities include explaining the test procedure to the patient, applying recording, monitoring, and stimulating electrodes, recognizing and eliminating artifact, calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, selecting amplifier settings, and providing technical descriptions of EEG studies.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of neuro-anatomy, physiology, electronics, electrical safety, EEG instrumentation, and related medical conditions.
• Verify patient and physician's orders, gather information, and provide accurate history.
• Check all equipment for proper function, inventory, operation, and cleanliness.
• Record EEGs according to laboratory standards, including the 10-20 system; provide initial interpretation and communicate urgent findings with physicians.
• Review EEG files, save appropriate sections, and prepare for long-term monitoring.
• Educate ICU nurses and hospital personnel on equipment and electrode removal techniques.
• Schedule patient testing and maintain communication with inpatient units.
• Ensure billing accuracy.
• Participate in teaching and technical meetings; maintain CEUs/Credentials.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Perform duties aligned with Penn Medicine values and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

• BCLS, required.
• Must achieve EEG registry within 2 years of hire, required.
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.), preferred.

Education or Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED, required.
• Associate's Degree, preferred.
• Completion of accredited EEG program or 3+ years EEG experience, required.

We support our employees' health and offer comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. Join us in making medical advances that improve lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or protected veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices