Epilepsy Monitoring Tech I — Neurodiagnostic Basics

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas is seeking an entry-level Electroneurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG, IONM, long-term monitoring, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies. The role requires enrollment in or recent graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited END program or equivalent experience, with BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities include applying 10/20 scalp electrodes, adjusting protocols, identifying malfunctions, monitoring data, and preparing studies for interpretation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited END program or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs electroneurodiagnostic studies according to written protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients and gathers medical history from patients and/or charts.
• Applies standard scalp electrodes using the 10/20 placement system.
• Adjusts test protocols based on patient history and study results, recognizing normal and abnormal variants.
• Identifies and corrects electrical and electronic malfunctions.
• Monitors and reviews raw study and video data during procedures.
• Prepares completed neurodiagnostic studies for interpretation.
• Completes the “Technician Impression” sheet, serving as a preliminary report.
• Edits and archives neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Competently performs routine inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Sets up and assists with specialized neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Ensures patient safety, maintains privacy, and follows infection control protocols.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas is seeking an entry-level Electroneurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG, IONM, long-term monitoring, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies. The role requires enrollment in or recent graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited END program or equivalent experience, with BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities include applying 10/20 scalp electrodes, adjusting protocols, identifying malfunctions, monitoring data, and preparing studies for interpretation.