Electroencephalogram Technician II - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC seeks an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician to perform routine EEG tests and calibrations under direct supervision, ensuring accurate neurological assessments and patient safety. The role involves preparing reports, collecting patient history, and aiding in equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include minimizing artifacts, maintaining EEG devices, and explaining procedures to patients to promote understanding and cooperation in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program or combination of education and experience.
• BLS CPR certification required (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 with calibrations and troubleshooting.
• Prepares test reports and collects patient history and medications for diagnosis.
• Maintains supplies, infection prevention practices, and a safe testing environment.

Skills

EEG testing

Artifact reduction

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient communication

Education

Neurodiagnostic program graduate

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.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

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