Electroencephalogram Technician II

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking an Electroencephalogram Technician to perform routine EEG tests, calibrations, and related duties under supervision. You will explain procedures to patients, maintain equipment, and ensure clean, safe testing environments to support accurate neurological assessments.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program (or equivalent) and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS (CPR) certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EEG tests and impedance checks to aid in accurate neurological assessments.
• Identifies and reduces artifact contamination of EEG/video recordings.
• Maintains EEG equipment through calibrations and troubleshooting for reliability.
• Prepares test reports, reviews patient history and medications to assist neurologist decisions.
• Maintains infection prevention practices and a clean testing environment.

Skills

Impedance checks

Photic stimulation

Hyperventilation

Video monitoring

Equipment calibration

Infection prevention

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program or equivalent

BLS/CPR certification

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. Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient to enhance patient understanding and cooperation during testing and promote a positive patient experience.

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.