Hospital EEG Tech- Part Time

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance & short-term disability

401(k) after 90 days

Sick leave

Free parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Community First Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a part-time electro-neurodiagnostic technologist to perform EEG, evoked potentials, and specialized studies in the lab and at the bedside from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities include accurate electrode placement using the 10-20 system, patient history collection and education, various EEG recordings, artifact management, equipment maintenance, and ensuring high-quality data readouts.

Qualifications

• Must have ABRET-aligned training for electro-neurodiagnostic technologists.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 1+ to 3 years of EEG/evoked potential experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrodes according to the 10-20 system and ensure impedance standards.
• Gather patient history and educate patient/family about procedures and report turnaround.
• Perform EEG records (routine, sleep, bedside, electrocerebral silence).
• Adjust montage and controls for optimal recording; ensure proper calibrations.
• Recognize and manage artifacts during recordings.
• Perform all three modalities of evoked potentials and advanced EEG/evoked potential recording.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and archive equipment and records as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School graduate

ABRET-aligned EEG tech training

ABRET/CRET registry eligible

Current CPR certification

Job description

Description

Opportunity is Part Time 10:00am-3:00pm

Performs a wide variety of electro-neurodiagnostic studies including EEG, evoked potentials and specialized studies in the lab, and at the bedside of critically ill patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10 - 20 System. Ensures that electrode impedances meet standards.
2. Develops a comprehensive patient history by gathering information from patient, medical record and family members including seizure type, date of last seizure and other neurological symptoms. Provides patient and family education by explaining the procedure and purpose of the study and the report reading and turn around process.
3. Performs EEG record according to standards (routine, sleep, at bedside and electrocerebral silence recordings).
4. Implements alternate methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording, including montage, electrode adjustment and activation procedure use. Uses appropriate calibrations and makes proper adjustments.
5. Recognizes artifact; documents, eliminates and/or monitors it.
6. Performs all 3 modalities of evoked potential with high quality results and performs advanced EEG/evoked potential recording.
7. Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems, repairs or reports them promptly. Archives record as needed.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time
• Met Life Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year
• Six paid holidays
• Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) after 90 days
• Sick Bank of up to 40 hrs./year
• Free Parking Garage
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate
• Completion of training consistent with guidelines of the American Society of Electro-neuro-diagnostic Technologists
• Must be eligible for registry by the ABRET; ABRET or CRET board certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ to 3 years experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.