Electroencephalogram (EEG) Tech - Neurology

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time EEG Technician to work at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. The role includes performing various EEG tests and documenting electrical activity to assist in diagnosing neurological conditions.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, BCLS certification, and preferred associate degree or equivalent experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality improvement efforts in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of educational program for EEG technicians preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 2 years of experience as an EEG technician preferred.
• Certification from the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologies (ABRET) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs and ambulatory EEGs.
• Records electrical activity of the brain to study epilepsy.
• Performs clerical duties.

Skills

EEG recording

Clerical duties

Participation in quality improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Neurology

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Responsibilities

Performs EEGs, ambulatory EEGs, and multiple sleep latency EEGs. Responsible for recording electrical activity of the patient's brain to study epilepsy, convulsive disorders and localizing lesions in the cerebrum. Performs clerical duties. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of educational program for EEG technicians preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 2 yrs experience as an EEG technician preferred
• Associate Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic technology from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs preferred
• Certification from the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologies (ABRET) preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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