Electroencephalography Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare organization where your role as an EEG Technician will be vital in diagnosing seizure disorders. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and satisfaction. You will perform EEG studies, prepare reports, and work closely with neurologists to ensure the best outcomes for patients. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about healthcare and making a difference in people's lives. Be part of a collaborative team that values skill and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and clinical training required.
• Preferred: EEG Tech experience of at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG tests and prepare accurate reports for neurologist interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Effective Communication in English

EEG Testing

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Clinical Training Course

Polysomnographer Program

Tools

Meditech System

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by providing diagnostic Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies to assist in the diagnosis of seizure disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as performing and preparing accurate EEG testing and reports for Neurologist’s interpretation.

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Required:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Completion of a clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians approved school, successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program or equivalent on-the-job training.

Preferred: At least one year of EEG Tech experience.

Other Skills/Knowledge:

Required:

1. Basic Computer Skills.
2. For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Certification by American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians.

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support.

POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Neonate, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Commitment Requirements: Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations, or a combination of both.

On-call: N/A

Schedule requirements: N/A

Travel requirements: N/A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports to the Manager of Cardiopulmonary Services.
2. Not responsible for supervising the work of others.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Consistent with the WE CARE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients’ and the Hospital’s needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations. This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list.

As part of the Cardiopulmonary team, the EEG Technician:

1. Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
2. Explains testing procedure to patients.
3. Prepares equipment for use by calibrating equipment required for testing, verifying proper functions, and making adjustments as necessary.
4. Applies electrodes and sensors to patients according to guidelines.
5. Performs inpatient or outpatient EEG study and monitors patients for proper function of all EEG channels throughout the study.
6. Performs inpatient EEG by going to patient units including complex areas such as operating room, ICU, and emergency room.
7. Assists in the preparation and transcription of reports for physician interpretation.
8. Cleans and disinfects all equipment.
9. Assists with scheduling patients for procedures, answering departments, and filing of medical records.
10. Inputs patient charges and other pertinent information into the Meditech system.
11. Communicates and collaborates with referring physician and neurology staff to review tests and availability.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

Neonates, infants, and pediatrics:

1. Informs and involves the family throughout the process.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

1. The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.
2. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with potentially hazardous chemicals while performing their job duties.
3. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.
4. The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however, those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers, and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.