EEG Technician at RWJBarnabas Health – BELLEVILLE, New Jersey

Job Title: EEG Technician

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Req#: 0000177775

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Department name: EEG

Job Overview:

Explain test procedures to pediatric patients and guardians, and instruct patients in proper positioning, both before and during the recording. No interpretation of test can be given at any time in front of the patient.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Reasonable experience as an EEG Technician is necessary.
• Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body is necessary.
• Eligibility or certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist is necessary.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Day
• Per Diem
• 7-3

Essential Functions

• Apply electrodes to predetermined measured placements as to the International 10-20 System and check the performance of the electrodes.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment to be sure it is in proper working condition.
• Take standard recordings from patients in any condition.
• Instruct patient on how to relax and cooperate for any type of electro-neuro-diagnostic test, reducing artifact as much as possible.
• Perform special electroencephalographic tests to localize infarct-injury to the nervous system.
• Monitor and record all unusual and abnormal physiological occurrences.
• Monitor other vital signs such as eye movement, respiration, muscle and heart rate.
• Perform brain-activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep when not contraindicated.
• Perform portable recordings in any such area as determined by the appropriate ordering physician.
• Obtain and record any relevant information from the patient, or any part of the medical record.
• Determine the cause of equipment failure, if any, and trouble shoot as needed.
• Report machine malfunctions to IT team or supervisor as soon as possible.
• Replenish supplies and maintain proper universal precautions.
• Attend in-service training lectures and workshop.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer