EEG Technologist /Neurodiagnostic Technologist - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician to perform routine EEG tests and calibrations under supervision, ensuring accurate results and compliance with professional standards.

You will monitor equipment, minimize artifacts, prepare reports, and educate patients about the procedure, with responsibilities including impedance checks, photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and video monitoring.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic training program or a combination of education and experience.
• BLS CPR certification is preferred if stated in the job listing.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EEG tests, including impedance checks, photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and video monitoring, to meet professional and regulatory standards and contribute to accurate neurological assessments and diagnosis.
• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video.
• Maintains EEG equipment by conducting calibrations and troubleshooting to ensure equipment readiness and accuracy and promote the reliability and efficiency of EEG procedures.
• Prepares test reports and maintains test data, obtaining patient history and relevant medication information to aid in the neurologist's accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Maintains EEG supplies and a clean environment, employing infection prevention practices to ensure a safe and hygienic testing environment and promote patient safety.
• Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient to enhance patient understanding and cooperation during testing and promote a positive patient experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Impedance checks

Photic stimulation

Hyperventilation

Video monitoring

Artifact reduction

Equipment maintenance

Test documentation

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic training program

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

The Electroencephalogram Technician conducts medical tests that measure electrical activity of the brain and can be used to help diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumors. This position performs routine Electroencephalogram (EEG) tests and calibrations to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Working under direct supervision, this position also maintains and troubleshoots EEG equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Essential Job Function

• Performs routine EEG tests, including impedance checks, photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and video monitoring, to meet professional and regulatory standards and contribute to accurate neurological assessments and diagnosis.
• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the recording of the EEG and video.
• Maintains EEG equipment by conducting calibrations and troubleshooting to ensure equipment readiness and accuracy and promote the reliability and efficiency of EEG procedures.
• Prepares test reports and maintains test data, obtaining patient history and relevant medication information to aid in the neurologist's accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Maintains EEG supplies and a clean environment, employing infection prevention practices to ensure a safe and hygienic testing environment and promote patient safety.
• Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient to enhance patient understanding and cooperation during testing and promote a positive patient experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Graduate from an accredited training program in Neurodiagnostic or a combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.