Neurodiagnostic Tech: EEG & EMU Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a dedicated EEG Technician to perform electroencephalograms, ambulatory EEG, and related neurodiagnostic procedures. You will prepare patients, document histories, explain procedures, and adjust equipment for optimal recordings, while recognizing artifacts and maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, with 1 year of neurodiagnostics experience preferred; BLS certification within 6 months may be required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms and portable inpatient EEGs, applying electrodes on predetermined positions.
• May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring and other modalities based on site needs.
• Gathers patient history and explains test procedures to patient and family members.
• Follows laboratory standards to obtain optimal recordings and adjust controls as needed.
• Recognizes artifacts, documents and monitors them.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports to supervisor.
• Performs clerical duties including scheduling, archiving, and charge entry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a dedicated EEG Technician to perform electroencephalograms, ambulatory EEG, and related neurodiagnostic procedures. You will prepare patients, document histories, explain procedures, and adjust equipment for optimal recordings, while recognizing artifacts and maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, with 1 year of neurodiagnostics experience preferred; BLS certification within 6 months may be required by leadership.