About the Role
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients, specifically performing diagnostic testing to monitor the functional integrity of neural structures. It involves hands-on support within a clinical environment, requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools, and working under moderate supervision.
Responsibilities
- Performs all or the more difficult parts of an EEG Technologist position.
- May perform the duties of Chief EEG Technologist during vacation or illness.
- Records sensory evoked potentials for diagnostic purposes.
- Obtains EEG recordings in the Operating Room during cerebrovascular surgery, neurosurgical procedures, and surgery-related sensory evoked potentials.
- Records EEGs at bedside, including isolation, neonatal, and all ICU conditions.
- Performs appropriate calibration procedures of the EEG apparatus for special and standard recordings.
- Adapts procedures to particular circumstances by adding electrodes in non-standard locations to devise appropriate recording techniques.
- Assists medical staff during special procedures by providing extra monitoring and electrode application.
- Participates in research by collecting data such as case history and handedness.
- Provides direct technical descriptions of EEG changes to surgeons during monitoring.
- Inspects and ensures proper maintenance of EEG and related equipment.
- Obtains standard and special procedure EEG recordings including Evoked Potential recordings.
- Assists in training EEG students.
- Participates in research projects.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an approved course of study in Electroencephalography (EEG).
- American Board of Registry in EEG Technology certification.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- One (1) year of experience as an EEG Technologist.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Meditech.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs.
- Good communication skills.
Location
- Tufts Medicine
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced level
- Three (3) years of experience as an EEG Technologist (Preferred)
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Approved course of study in Electroencephalography (EEG)
- American Board of Registry in EEG Technology certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $29.28 - $36.61
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
About the Company
- At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.
- Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
- The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.
- Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
- Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
