EEG/EMU Tech I/II Job

- Baltimore, MD

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EEG/EMU Technician I

Job Details

Category:

Allied Health/Clinical Professional

Schedule:

Day Shift

Employment Type:

Full Time

The EMU/EEG Technician I for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

• Provides care to patients with intractable seizure disorder problems.
• Monitors and reports seizures.
• Operates epilepsy monitoring and computer equipment.
• Performs special treatments associated with the care of acutely ill patients with seizures.

Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Rotating 10-hour shifts
• Weekend work required

Experience/Requirements for the EEG/ EMU Technician I

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• If a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited END program was not completed, a minimum of One (1) year of work experience as an EEG Technician is required.
• BLS certification

 

Experience/Requirements of the EEG Technologist II

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or its equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent experience in a related field if an AMA approved program in EEG Technology was not completed.
• BLS certification

 

Knowledge/Skills Required of the EEG Technician I include:

• Knowledge of electrographic seizures or interictal seizure discharges, as well as the ability to identify brainwaves and artifacts as acquired through three to six months in-house training.
• Requires ability to operate computer and video equipment, and to set-up and maintain surface or implanted electrodes.
• Ability to perform testing independent of direct supervision and maintain a high degree of credibility through accurate analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Analytic ability is required for analyzing patient history to determine proper testing procedures, for calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, eliminating recording artifacts, calculating test results, and composing preliminary reports.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information with patients, physicians, office staff, or records personnel.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to acute medical situations, i.e., convulsive seizures.

Why EEG Technicians love working with us

• They are part of an amazing global healthcare organization!
• Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement!

Salary Range

• Minimum $26.86 hour
• Maximum$49.31 hour
• Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience

We prioritize the Health and Well-being of all our EEG Technologists!

Diversity and Inclusion are our Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.