Electroencephalogram Technician - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Electroencephalogram Technician to conduct routine EEG tests and calibrations under supervision. You will help ensure accurate neurological assessments, maintain equipment, and educate patients about procedures.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program and BLS/CPR certification. You will work with EEG techs and clinicians in a clinical lab setting, upholding infection control and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic training program (or equivalent education/experience).
• BLS CPR certification (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EEG tests, including impedance checks, photic stimulation, hyperventilation, and video monitoring.
• Identifies and reduces artifact contamination of EEG recordings.
• Maintains EEG equipment through calibrations and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepares test reports and maintains data, gathering patient history and medication information to aid neurologist's diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintains EEG supplies and a clean environment with infection prevention practices to ensure safety.
• Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patients to enhance understanding and cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient communication

Infection control

Technical troubleshooting

Data/document management

Education

Neurodiagnostic program graduate

Tools

EEG equipment

Video monitoring systems

Impedance testing equipment

Calibration tools

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.