Neurophysiology EEG Technologist

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Comprehensive benefits

Market competitive salary

Job summary

1200 The General Hospital Corporation in Boston is looking for an EEG Technician. The incumbent will perform EEG examinations including awake, sleep, and bedside tests, while ensuring patient care and safety. Responsibilities involve operating EEG equipment, recording procedures, and maintaining equipment.

This role requires graduation from an EEG training program or an Associates Degree and previous patient care experience. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 and a competitive hourly pay of $28 are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program.
• Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.
• Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations.
• Operate the EEG equipment to record procedures.
• Monitor recording and take notations of the clinical state of the patient.
• Troubleshoot and maintain EEG equipment.

Skills

EEG operation

Patient care

Technical report writing

Equipment maintenance

Education

Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision of the Chief Technologist, the incumbent performs standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations (includes routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs and long term monitoring bedside EEGs) on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test set up, electrode application, conduction of tests and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests. May perform clerical/administrative duties as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients and explains the examination procedures to the patient and/or family.
• May perform the tests in the laboratory, at the patient bedside, in an intensive care unit or in the emergency room.
• Selects predetermined standard and special electrode combinations (montages) made necessary by the case under study.
• May need to add additional electrodes as clinically indicated.
• Measures patient’s head using the international 10-20 system prior to placement of monitoring equipment.
• Operates the EEG equipment to record EEG procedures.
• Monitors recording as it is in progress, makes pertinent notations of the clinical state of the patient and defines abnormal from normal activity based on the patient’s history and clinical condition.
• Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtains additional information from a patient interview.
• Writes a technical report with an impression of the data to aid in the physician’s interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into a reporting system computer terminal and retrieves and reviews previous tests/recordings as needed for comparison.
• Stores data appropriately.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs minor repairs on the EEG equipment; reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
• Helps maintain the laboratory inventory.
• Keeps laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
• Follows all established departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be available to work on‑call, off shift and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an EEG training program or Associates Degree program.
• Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment.
• Eligible for ABRET certification to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Ambulatory inpatients and outpatients are performed in the EEG laboratory. Bedside tests are performed on non‑ambulatory and ICU patients on the floors.

Compensation and Benefits

$5,000 sign‑on bonus available. Starting base pay rate is $28 per hour. This position offers comprehensive benefits and market competitive salary. Remote type: Onsite. Work location: 55 Fruit Street. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Work shift: Night.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.