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

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC seeks an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician to perform routine EEG tests, impedance checks, and calibrations under direct supervision. You will prepare reports, maintain equipment, and ensure infection prevention practices for patient safety and accurate neurological assessments.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program and BLS CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic training program.
• BLS CPR certification (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EEG tests and calibrations to meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Identifies and eliminates artifact contamination in EEG recordings.
• Maintains EEG equipment by calibrating and troubleshooting to ensure readiness and accuracy.
• Prepares test reports with patient history and relevant medication information to aid neurologists.
• Maintains infection prevention practices to ensure a safe, hygienic testing environment.
• Explains EEG procedures to patients to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Artifact reduction

Impedance checks

Patient education

Troubleshooting

Infection prevention

Education

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.

Experience

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

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