Neurophysiology EEG Technologist II-Sign on Bonus $15,000

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Health is expanding its 12-bed Level 4 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to advance epilepsy care and research. This role performs EEG and related neurodiagnostic studies across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU settings with a focus on high-quality patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will hold ABRET certification and R.EEG.T. licensure, be proficient with the 10-20 electrode system, and contribute to training and clinical research in a

Qualifications

• ABRET certification and proficiency with the 10-20 electrode system.
• Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program (CAAHEP) or equivalent.
• R.EEG.T. or equivalent licensure required.
• Strong ability to manage ICU neurodiagnostic needs across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and conduct neurodiagnostic studies for physician interpretation.
• Perform standard and complex EEG recordings across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU settings.
• Record neonatal EEGs in NICU as requested by the referring physician.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and equipment integrity in the lab.
• Assist in training Neurophysiology Technologist I and participate in research projects.

Skills

ABRET certification

10-20 electrode placement

ICU patient handling

neurodiagnostic procedure proficiency

Education

CAAHEP-accredited ENDT program

High school diploma

Tools

EPIC scheduling system

Job description

Overview

Join us as we redefine the future of clinical neurophysiology at the Adams Neurosciences Center—a destination, state-of-the-art center for advanced neuroscience care, innovation, and discovery. Our nationally recognized program is expanding to a 12-bed Level 4 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, building on more than 50 years of pioneering epilepsy and epilepsy surgery care. We are advancing some of the nation’s most sophisticated critical care neurophysiology and multimodal neuromonitoring capabilities, alongside leading programs in epilepsy surgery, neurostimulation, and comprehensive neurodiagnostics. As a clinical research leader in the neurosciences, we are also advancing the practice of clinical neurophysiology itself—including the evolving role of neuroanalysts and neurophysiologists in EEG interpretation support, continuous neurocritical care monitoring, evoked potential and autonomics testing, advanced neuromonitoring, and collaborative patient care. Join a multidisciplinary team shaping what comes next in clinical neurophysiology.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs standard and complex EEG recordings including proficiency in other neurodiagnostic modalities. Must be adept with all age groups and special needs populations. Performs neurodiagnostic procedures in a variety of patient care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ICUs: MICU, SICU, Neuroscience ICU, and New Born Special Care Unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Prepares the patient, conducts various physiologic studies and collects pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the physician.
• 2.Performs standard and complex EEG recordings (wake and asleep, bedside, isolation and electrocerebral inactivity evaluations).
• 3.Records EEG's from neonates, including those in the Newborn Special Care Unit as requested by the referring physician.
• 4.Reviews the Patient's neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable persons. Explains the recording procedures to the patient and other persons in a detailed manner prior to the procedure as evidenced by the Patient Satisfaction Survey.
• 5.Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and test findings for interpretation at the time of review by the physician.
• 6.Performs high quality EEG recordings on adult and pediatric patients.
• 7.Meets emergency EEG On Call requirements as determined by the Patient Services Manager, Neurophysiology.
• 8.Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.
• 9.Consistently demonstrates a complete knowledge of body mechanics.
• 10.Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area on a daily basis and practices proper infection control techniques per YNHH policy.
• 11.Keeps equipment in clean operating condition daily and performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs as soon as possible.
• 12.Provides appropriate patient care during seizure which would include activating emergency button for help, immediately turning patient's head to one side to prevent aspiration, restraining arms and legs to prevent injury to himself or falling off bed, even though guardrails are up, stays with patient until seizure is over with settings adjusted to capture seizure activity and details observation of clinical manifestations during seizure and other patient emergency situations.
• 13.Retrieves and enters data into the CCSS/SCM system.
• 14.Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using EPIC scheduling system
• 15.Assists in the training and instruction of Neurophysiology Technologist I, when necessary as determined by the Patient Services Manager, Neurophysiology.
• 16.Assists in research studies or special projects when requested by the Patient Services Manager, Neurophysiology.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Previous education in life science or allied health field preferrable. Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years performing standard and complex neurodiagnostic procedures required. Long-term monitoring (LTM) in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) a plus.

LICENSURE

R.EEG.T. or equivalent (such as R.EP.T. or R.PSG.T.) required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Possession of the skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification. Proficiency with the International 10-20 System of Electrode Placement. Ability to perform collodion electrode application beneficial. Ability to deal with critically ill adult and pediatric patients in ICU settings. Proficient in working with and troubleshooting the sophisticated computerized equipment required to perform multimodal neurodignostic procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

No special conditions.

YNHHS Requisition ID

178497