EEG Technician

EEG Technician

The EEG Technician is responsible for performing high-quality electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings and related neurophysiological assessments in accordance with research protocols and regulatory guidelines. Working closely with Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and medical staff, the technician ensures that neurophysiological data is accurately collected, interpreted, and archived to support clinical trial outcomes. In executing these responsibilities, the EEG Technician is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and advanced EEG procedures on clinical trial participants in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and labeling of EEG data for regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Assist in the integration of EEG data with case report forms (CRFs) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Prepare EEG reports and summaries for investigator and sponsor review.
• Operate and maintain EEG and related neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Apply electrodes using the international 1020 system, ensuring optimal signal quality.
• Monitor patient behavior and record any clinical events during EEG procedures.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and report malfunctions promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Work closely with research coordinators and medical staff to schedule EEG procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Study, learn and comply with ERG site standard operating procedures, and other policies, practices, and regulations where applicable.
• Additionally, this role may encompass responsibilities beyond those outlined above, as required by the evolving needs of the organization. This job description is intended as a foundation and may be subject to expansion or modification to best suit ERG's objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education and experience
  • Associate's degree or certification in Neurodiagnostic Technology (or related field)
  • Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) certification preferred.
  • At least 12 years of EEG experience; prior work in clinical research setting strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations is an asset.
  • Proficiency in EEG interpretation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
  • Communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner.
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff.
  • Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.
• Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment.
  • Uses safety/universal precautions to protect self, subjects and staff.
  • Able to appropriately implement protocol and regulatory requirements in study conduct.
  • Proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage and performing electrocardiogram.
  • Excellent documentation practices
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Attentive to detail, good initiative and able to work with changing priorities.