Travel EEG Technologist - EEG

Travel EEG Technologist - EEG

American Traveler

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-781190

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-19

$2,187.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an EEG Technologist to perform EEG testing in a hospital neurodiagnostics department, requiring BLS certification.

Details

• Hospital-based Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Day shift schedule, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours total
• 8-12 week assignment need

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Previous EEG experience preferred
• Experience performing EEG tests in a clinical or hospital setting, including electrode application, equipment operation, and signal interpretation preferred
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and electrical brain activity preferred
• Strong technical skills operating and troubleshooting EEG equipment preferred
• Associate degree or certificate in EEG technology, neurodiagnostic technology, or related field preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and healthcare professionals
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

• Prepare patients for EEG procedures, explaining the process and ensuring comfort and cooperation
• Apply electrodes to the scalp per the international 10-20 system for optimal placement and signal quality
• Operate EEG equipment to monitor and record brain wave activity during rest, activation, and stimulation procedures
• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories relevant to EEG interpretation
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and nursing staff to coordinate care and communicate EEG findings
• Maintain accurate records of EEG procedures, test parameters, and observed events or abnormalities
• Monitor EEG signals in real time, adjusting equipment and electrode placement to optimize signal quality
• Troubleshoot technical issues or equipment malfunctions during testing
• Review and analyze EEG recordings for abnormal patterns, including epileptiform activity
• Assist healthcare providers in interpreting EEG results in correlation with clinical history
• Participate in quality assurance activities such as equipment calibration and compliance audits
• Accepts local candidates at a lower rate
• Radius rule of 75 miles applies for travel rate eligibility