EEG Technologist

We are seeking a Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technologist to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced, 24/7 teaching hospital, assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and daily clinic operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with Government standards and established clinical protocols.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical support skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, along with excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal abilities. This role is essential to supporting healthcare providers, ensuring efficient clinic operations, and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to service members, retirees, and their families across a variety of primary and specialty care settings.

In addition to Amergis' standard benefits package we are also offering the following:

• $34.91 + $5.09/hour up to 40 hours/week
• $1950 sign on bonus
• 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
• Up to 56 hours of accrued sick leave annually
• 11 paid federal holidays, regardless of working

Shift & Schedule Expectations:

• Work Schedule: 0530 to 2230 Sun through Sat, in general. Shifts may be up to 16 hrs but are normally scheduled for 12 hrs. Scheduling handled by govt scheduler
• May include Overtime
• May occasionally rotate shifts, transfer work location and/or clinics, and/or be assigned to irregular tours of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays, depending on area of assignment, increased patient workload, low patient census, staff surges or shortages, and government mission
• May require On-Call, Call-Back, and Overtime
• Punctuality is a must, HCW will be required to clock in/out
• Random Drug Screening/Testing - Subject to random drug urinalysis within 2 hours of notification. Refusal will be automatic termination

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field is preferred but not required
• Must complete an accredited EEG technologist training program and be formally trained as an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician
• Must be ABRET-certified EEG Technician through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
• Shall be formally trained to be an Electroencephalogram Technician
  
  **Online training is not an acceptable form of formal training**
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and (BLS) Basic Life Support. American Heart association
• Minimum 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience within the last 2 years performing EEG procedures, i ncluding:
• Conducting routine EEG studies.
• Preparing patients and operating neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Identifying normal and abnormal brain wave patterns.
• Supporting diagnostic evaluations per professional standards.
• Maintaining documentation, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians and care teams
• US Citizen
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands / Additional Info:

• Must pass TB Test
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Willingness to complete a physical examination
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Required to wear PPE during performance of services.
• Walking, long periods of standing, stretching, crouching, bending, stooping, lifting to 50lbs, lifting over 50lbs with assistance.
• Exposure to infections disease; toxic, hazardous, or irritating chemicals; carcinogenic materials; noxious fumes; flammable liquids; radiation; pathogenic bacteria; electric hazards.
• Contract workers should maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine diagnostic studies and services. Extensive knowledge of electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and evoked potentials (EP)
• Requires experience in a clinical neurophysiology setting. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, neuroanatomy, neurological conditions, and their presentation on EEGs
• Knowledge of basic concepts of electricity and electronics to understand potential sources of artifacts caused by electrical interference and the basic electronics of the instrumentation to include its abilities and limitations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures in accordance with the MTF policies
• Determine if any special patient preparation is required
• Modify or adjust the recording strategy and/or instrument parameters based on the technologist’s evaluation of recorded data to ensure a complete, comprehensive and technically satisfactory study
• Process studies and submit to the requesting/interpreting physician
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with the established policy at the place of performance
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policies
• Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest
• Apply EEG, NCS, EP concepts and fundamental skills to various patient demographics to include, but not limited to, neonates through geriatrics, patient clinical states from stable to critically ill, and outpatient clinic, inpatient ward, emergency room, and intensive care unit settings adjusting equipment based on the age of the patient
• Detect disorders of EEG, NCS, EP of the central and peripheral nervous systems to include, but not limited to, recognizing the manifestation of seizure disorders
• Accurately place 10-20 electrode system as well as other supplemental electrode sites
• Medical providers, residents, interns, fellows, students, trainees, volunteers, and other staff may shadow steps and procedures of proper placement and usage of EEG, EP, and NCS concepts
• After approval of physician or provider, independently adjust procedures to account for anatomical defects, variants, and anomalies making necessary technical factor corrections and/or utilize special and/or additional components of the study when clinically indicated
• Perform independent data review and analysis of patient medical record and history to properly design and/or adjust, after approval of the physician or provider, the ordered study
• Understand and recognize signs, symptoms, and EEG correlations for both pediatric and adult neurological disorders
• Serve as training proctor for undergoing EEG, NCS, or EP training
• Performs, schedules, and administers specialized electroencephalograms on patients in laboratory, inpatient wards to include, but not limited to, neonate, pediatric, intensive care unit, critical care unit, emergency room, and neonatal nursery areas to record various brain wave patterns and/or identify precise artifacts to include, but not limited to, recording eye movement and/or tremors from various parts of the body
• Sterilize equipment in accordance with hospital infection control procedures
• Perform long term continuous epilepsy monitoring
• Conducts various specialized neurological examinations and complex procedures on patients of all ages
• Under the oversight of attending electrodiagnostic physician, performs routine sensory and motor nerve conduction studies
• Performs a variety of evoked potential studies including, but not limited to, brain stem auditory evoked response (BAER), visual evoked response (VER), and somatosensory evoked response (SSEP)
• May have to perform advanced evoked studies involving toposograhic display fields of evoked studies and nonstandard evoked potential evaluations
• Prepares patient and equipment for electromyographic (EMG) examinations performed by physicians. Saves and transfers completed study data as directed. Assist physician in the performance of the EMG as needed
• Cleans and sterilizes all equipment, electrodes, and turns over work areas in preparation for next patient in accordance with CRDAMC MTF infection control policies and procedures
• Review, make, and ensure electrodiagnostic (EDX) appointments are scheduled appropriately in accordance with physician request and direction
• Performs operator maintenance of all EDX equipment as required.30. Maintains established levels of supplies in procedure and treatment areas
• Reports to government representative malfunctions and maintenance requirements for EDX lab and other areas of equipment
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition
• Prepares for emergency EEGs utilizing various equipment and supplies
• Records and deliver tracings to neurology service. Enter and upload all pertinent patient data into computer prior to delivering the completed tests to the reading room for interpretation

Benefits


At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.


About Amergis


Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.


Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.