Neurodiagnostic Tech I - CLC EEG (casual 19hrs/no benefits)

UTMB Health; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Webster, Texas seeks an entry-level Electroneurodiagnostic Technician to perform EEG, IONM, and related studies. High school diploma or GED required, with EEG experience preferred. Enrollment in or graduation from a CAAHEP END program or equivalent experience and BLS certification are expected.

The role involves applying 10/20 electrode placements, following written protocols, and preparing studies for interpretation, while ensuring patient safety and privacy in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EEG experience preferred.
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited END program or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification required or at least enrolled in BLS training.

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/GED

CAAHEP END program or equivalent experience

BLS

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• High school diploma/GED
• No years of experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• EEG experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program or equivalent experience. BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide the basic technical skills necessary to perform one or more of the following electroneurodiagnostic procedures: electroencephalogram (EEG), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long term monitoring (LTM), evoked potential (EP), and nerve conduction studies (NCV).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.