EEG Technologist

About This Role

Perform routine and advanced electroencephalogram (EEG) testing, monitor patients, and recognize clinically significant events to support patient care and research at Michigan Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform head measurement/marking according to the international 10-20 measuring system and accurately place and secure electrodes
• Acquire satisfactory EEG recordings according to ACNS guidelines
• Fix electrodes, perform activation procedures (HV and Photic), disconnect and move patients, and set up rooms
• Perform routine and portable EEGs on any patient under general supervision
• Recognize basic EEG state changes (awake/drowsy/sleep)
• Possess basic seizure recognition knowledge
• Participate in EEG rounds and EEG reviews
• Independently perform routine and portable EEGs on any patient
• Perform advanced testing under general supervision
• Train students during their clinical rotation and perform measurement check-offs

Requirements

• High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body
• Eligibility or certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist
• Minimum of 30 credits obtained every 5 years covering all modalities performed by the technologist

Benefits

Certifications