EEG Technologist

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Roanoke is seeking a full-time EEG Technologist. The role involves performing neurodiagnostic procedures, ensuring quality data, and providing instruction to medical residents. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be detail-oriented. Join a mission-driven team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Discounts on Childcare

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an EEG Technologist highly desirable.
• Must be eligible to obtain registry within 4 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs various neurodiagnostic procedures to patients of all ages.
• Assures quality studies and coordinates laboratory schedule.
• Explains testing procedures to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Neurodiagnostics

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Requisition Number: 152570

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Provides various neurodiagnostic procedures to patients of all ages as ordered by physicians with emphasis on obtaining high quality data.

• Performs various neurodiagnostic procedures to patients of all ages. Assures quality studies.
• Assists in establishing recording criteria for various technical procedures using guidelines prepared by the American Society of EEG Technologists and recommendations of equipment manufacturers with guidance from and approval by the Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostic laboratory. Annually assists with review and revision to procedures in accordance with currently recommended methods.
• Shares in responsibility for coordinating laboratory schedule and assigning priorities according to workload and clinical urgency.
• Provides instruction in diagnostic procedures to medical residents and other healthcare professionals as requested.
• Assists in department’s performance improvement program.
• Explains testing procedure to patient and family using age appropriate guidelines
• Accurately takes and documents a pertinent patient history from patient or patient’s chart.
• Setting up patient for appropriate study to include; patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
• Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
• Performs routine studies in outpatient adult and pediatric settings.
• Performs routine studies and long-term video monitoring in inpatient setting – PICU, NICU, PCU, and ICU.
• Processes individual charges for studies.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrates proper cleaning and disinfection procedures for the patient, room and equipment before, during and after each study.
• Utilizes down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge independently to different testing situations.
• Perform needed maintenance on equipment to include communication of problem to co-workers, appropriate vendor, TSG, or supervisor.
• Maintains inventory and orders all supplies needed in lab as well.
• Performs one modality of Neurodiagnostics as well as staying current with EEG technologies.

What We Require:

Education: High School diploma for grandfathered Techs. Associates Degree or Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic Program.

Experience: Prior experience as an EEG Technologist highly desirable. Ability to satisfactorily complete and maintain competencies.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must be eligible to obtain registry within 4 years of hire date for grandfathered employees or within 2-3 years for employees with an associate degree or higher.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP & PALS required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated individual. Aptitude for detailed record keeping.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 152570
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Evening/Night
Shift Details: Every Other Weekend
Recruiter: HAYLEY F OHL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.