EEG Technologist I

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking an EEG Technologist I for the Neurophysiology Lab in Little Rock. The role involves performing EEG procedures, ensuring patient safety, and progressing through defined EEG Pathway training after credentialing.

Weekend option night shifts (7p–7a) with 36 hours per week are available; salary starts at a competitive hourly rate with experience-based progression.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in EEG procedures and neurodiagnostic testing.
• Strong communication and patient safety awareness.
• Willingness to train under supervision and progress to independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG procedures per facility policy.
• Maintain patient safety during events and ensure proper electrode connections.
• Train under supervision until competencies are achieved; then work with indirect supervision.
• Identify artifacts and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Assist with documentation and patient preparation for EEG studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

EEG Pathway Options

CPR/BLS certification

CAAHEP Accredited NDT Program Graduate

RPSGT Certificate

ASET Core Curriculum

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Variable Time

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC014200 Neurophysiology Lab

Summary: Weekend Option Night Shift 7p-7a (36 hour per/week) - candidates need to have availability to work shifts Monday - Sunday

Salary: Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information: The Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist I is an entry to mid-level position in the neurodiagnostic unit or department. The EEG Tech I will perform EEGs procedures according to facility policy and procedures. The EEG Tech I will maintain patient safety during clinically significant events, and other related duties. Communication skills are essential for this position. During EEG procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the EEG Tech I trains under direct technical supervision. Once training is completed and all required institution competencies have been achieved, the EEG Tech I works under indirect technical supervision.

Description

• 1. Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System
• 2. Knowledgeable in correct EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results
• 3. Maintains the patient’s safety through communication to other patient care support staff during EEG if needed
• 4. Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use
• 5. Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function
• 6. Knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored
• 7. Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure
• 8. Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections
• 9. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and eliminations
• 10. Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit
• 11. Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied
• 12. Familiar with the facility policy and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files
• 13. Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG unit, stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures
• 14. Other duties as assigned

Required Education: EEG Pathway Options Recommended Education: EEG Pathway Options Required Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: EEG Pathway 1 - High School Graduate or equivalent; CAAHEP Accredited NDT Program Graduate; Current CPR/BLS certification, EEG Pathway 2 - High School Graduate or equivalent; Non-CAAHEP Formal NDT Program Graduate; Current CPR/BLS certification, EEG Pathway 3 - High School Graduate or equivalent; RPSGT Certificate, EEG Pathway 4 - High School Graduate or equivalent; 1 year experience and completion of ASET Core Curriculum, EEG Pathway 5 - High School Graduate or equivalent; 2 years of clinical EEG/PSG experience, EEG Pathway 6 - Associates Degree (Higher Degree Acceptable)

Required Certifications: 1 of the following EEG Pathways - Recommended Certifications: EEG Pathway 1 - EEG Pathway 1 - High School Graduate or equivalent; CAAHEP Accredited NDT Program Graduate; Current CPR/BLS certification, EEG Pathway 2 - EEG Pathway 2 - High School Graduate or equivalent; Non-CAAHEP Formal NDT Program Graduate; Current CPR/BLS certification, EEG Pathway 3 - EEG Pathway 3 - High School Graduate or equivalent; RPSGT Certificate, EEG Pathway 4 - EEG Pathway 4 - High School Graduate or equivalent; 1 year experience and completion of ASET Core Curriculum, EEG Pathway 5 - EEG Pathway 5 - High School Graduate or equivalent; 2 years of clinical EEG/PSG experience, EEG Pathway 6 - EEG Pathway 6 - Associates Degree (Higher Degree Acceptable)

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service.

And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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