EEG Technician

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for performing electroencephalograph (EEG) examinations according to physician’s orders under the supervision of the department manager.
Hours: 7p/7a and rotating weekends.
• We are a comprehensive Epilepsy center with a Pediatric and Adult Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• We offer cross training in different modalities namely Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction Studies, and advanced EEG modalities (SEEG)
• Opportunity to attend an all-expense paid ASET’s annual EEG conference.
• Opportunity to attend an all expense pair AI in Epilepsy conference.
• Free in-depth 4 week EEG course taught by Neurologists: offered twice a year and up to 70 ASET CEUs.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support certification

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum one (1) year directly related experience.

Principal Accountabilities

• Receives and records physician’s orders for patient testing: schedules patients, obtains patient medical history and completes appropriate documentation.

• Prepares patients for procedures; explains procedure, measures for accurate electrode sites, applies electrodes and adjusts as appropriate.

• Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) examination; maintains equipment and makes minor adjustments as indicated.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all. Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.