Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a full-time EEG technician to conduct neurological monitoring and tests, ensuring high-quality patient care. The role involves operating EEG equipment, maintaining patient confidentiality, and educating families. Qualified candidates should have BLS certification and preferably hold EEG technician registration with a history of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Registration as Electroencephalogram Technologists (R. EEG T.) preferred.
• At least two years of experience as an EEG technician or technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EEG testing for inpatients and outpatients.
• Calibrate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Observe patient responses and implement interventions.

Skills

Patient Education

Monitoring

Equipment Troubleshooting

Job description

Location site:Salem Health, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department:Sleep Center
Position type:Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule:Four 10-hour shifts per week, on-call rotation

Your role with us

As an EEG technician, you will play a crucial part in diagnosing and monitoring neurological conditions, directly impacting patient outcomes and quality of life. By performing high-quality EEG testing, monitoring patient responses, and supporting clinical decision-making, you will help ensure timely and accurate care. Your expertise not only supports physicians but also provides reassurance and education to patients and families during the process.

What you'll do

• Conduct EEG testing for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring patient identification and proper monitoring.
• Calibrate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment, ensuring functionality and reporting failures.
• Record study data, monitor tracing quality, complete reports for physician interpretation and documents per protocols.
• Observe patient responses, recognize adverse reactions and implement therapeutic interventions when needed.
• Educate patients and families while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure efficient use of resources, follow research protocols and accurately process billing for procedures.
• Manage patient scheduling, workflow and coordination with team members.

Required qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

Additional information

• Registration for Electroencephalogram Technologists (R. EEG T.) is preferred for this position.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of recent experience as an EEG technician or technologist.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].