Neurodiagnostic Technologist / EEG Associate

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist / EEG Associate to conduct Electroencephalogram studies for patients of all ages. This full-time role necessitates adherence to protocols and the ability to work effectively with both patients and medical staff in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal EEG training program is required.
• BLS certification is needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of Electroencephalograms in various clinical settings.
• Adhere to ethical responsibilities and confidentiality.
• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

Electrophysiology technique

Patient care

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Formal EEG training program

Associate Degree or higher

CAAHEP accredited EEG training program

Job description

Neurodiagnostic Technologist / EEG Associate

Apply now Job No: 496829
Department: NEUROLOGY
Local Title: Neurodiagnostic Technologist / EEG Associate
Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Clinical Technical Services Eeg Associate
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Categories: Clinical, Patient Care, Nursing Support

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH CTS EEG Associate. The successful candidate will:

• Perform a wide range of Electroencephalograms following the guidelines and protocols established by the Epilepsy department.
• Perform, under minimal supervision, routine, continuous and STAT EEG studies on patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly. EEG's will be performed on both outpatients and inpatients throughout the hospital.
• Adhere to professional ethical responsibilities and confidentiality.
• Edit and archive EEG data as per laboratory protocol.
• Obtain pertinent medical history from patients and medical record.
• Apply electrodes according to the 10-20 system, checks impedance and selects montages appropriate for patient age and state.
• Recognize artifacts and takes steps to eliminate them.
• When indicated by the circumstances of the EEG recording, applies additional electrodes to monitor EKG, eye movement, respiration, etc.
• Is able to perform studies on severely ill, isolated and/or combative patients, taking measures to ensure the safety of the patient and self.
• Recognize clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results.
• Demonstrate physical ability to assist with movement of patients and testing equipment.
• Learn new procedures and equipment as required.
• Understand key issues related to electrical safety of clinical equipment.
• Work within a team and other technologists to optimize patient outcomes and laboratory efficiency.
• Be available for on-call duties as required by policy and business need.
• Maintain EEG/EMU logbooks.
• Maintain electrodes in working order and in good physical condition.
• Assist with maintaining and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as requested by Chief Technologist.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Completion of a formal EEG training program.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher.
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited EEG training program.
• 2-years of clinical EEG experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email [e-mail] .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contactHuman Resources at [e-mail]

Advertised: June 09, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled