EEG Technician (Electroencephalogram)

EEG Technician Position at Insight Hospital and Medical Center

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE!

An EEG (electroencephalogram) technician is a healthcare professional who records and monitors electrical activity in the brain to help diagnose neurological conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries. They prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, applying electrodes to the scalp, and ensuring proper equipment setup. EEG technicians operate specialized machines to capture brain wave data, monitor patients during testing, and identify irregular patterns for physician review. They maintain accurate records, ensure patient comfort and safety, and may assist neurologists in interpreting results while adhering to clinical standards and protocols.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Preparation

• Explain EEG procedures to patients
• Prepare scalp and attach electrodes
• Ensure patient comfort and cooperation

Equipment Operation

• Set up and calibrate EEG machines
• Monitor brain wave activity during tests
• Troubleshoot technical issues

Data Collection & Monitoring

• Record electrical brain activity accurately
• Observe for abnormalities (e.g., seizures)
• Document patient behavior during testing

Documentation

• Maintain detailed patient records
• Label and store EEG results properly
• Prepare reports for neurologists

Clinical Support

• Assist physicians during procedures
• Work closely with neurologists and healthcare teams
• Follow safety and infection control protocols

Minimum Education

• A high school diploma or GED (minimum requirement)
OR
• An associate degree in a related field such as:
• Neurodiagnostic Technology
• Neuroscience
• Biology
• Allied Health

Specialized EEG Training

• Formal training through:
• A Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program
• Hospital-based EEG training programs
• Community college certificate programs

Have Knowledge In

• Brain wave patterns
• EEG equipment use
• Patient preparation and safety
• Recognizing abnormal results

Certification (Highly Recommended)

• Prefer certification from:
• ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation
• The most common credential is:
• Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)

Clinical Experience

• Hands-on training is essential:
• Included in training programs
• Involves working with patients under supervision

Optional Advancement

• Prefer EEG techs with specialty in:
• Long-term monitoring
• Epilepsy studies
• Intraoperative monitoring

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!