EEG Technologist

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is a not-for-profit organization supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

$5,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible non-MGB employees.

About the Role

This position is responsible for performing standard electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations, including routine awake and sleep EEGs, portable EEGs, long-term monitoring bedside EEGs, and EMU, on both outpatients and inpatients. Responsibilities include test setup, electrode application, conduction of tests, and collection of information pertinent to test interpretation. This role requires direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collects patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
• Identifies artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contacts or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, or repairs equipment and corrects equipment malfunctions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist [R. EEG T.] - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience as a neurodiagnostic technologist preferred.

Skills

• Analytical skills to evaluate test results and understand patient needs.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the assigned area, with the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 40 scheduled weekly hours
• Day shift

Pay

This position is classified as Pay Range / Grade 5. Base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.

Additional Details

• Work Location: 45 Francis Street
• Employee Type: Regular
• Remote Type: Onsite