EEG Technician 1

Job Responsibilities

EEG Technician I(Pay Grade 21)

Entry-Level / Student and Training Role

• Performs core EEG diagnostic procedures for pediatric and adult patient populations

• Observes and assists with advanced procedures to develop foundational clinical skills

• Actively participates in training to build competency and knowledge

• Develops skill level to enhance quality and safety of patient care

EEG Technician II(Pay Grade 25)

Board Eligible (ABRET)

• Performs core EEG diagnostic procedures for pediatric and adult patient populations

• Performs advanced diagnostic procedures including SPECT and WADA testing

• Participates in EMU and Critical Care long-term monitoring (LTM)

• Continues professional development to enhance technical proficiency and clinical decision-making

• Contributes to quality patient care through skill refinement and clinical awareness

EEG Technologist III (Registered EEG Technologist)(Pay Grade 26)

Credentialed through ABRET

• Reports to the EEG Coordinator

• Works under general supervision with leadership or physician support available as needed

• Performs advanced diagnostic testing, including complex EEG monitoring

• Provides mentorship and clinical guidance to junior techs

• Ensures adherence to safety and procedural protocols at a high level of autonomy

EEG Technologist CLTM (Advanced Practice Role) (Pay Grade 27)

Credentialed through ABRET with CLTM Certification

• Performs advanced and core EEG diagnostic procedures for pediatric and adult patient populations

• Performs specialized procedures including SPECT and WADA

• Serves as a lead technologist in surgical cases including sEEG, cortical mapping, and ECOG

• Conducts and mentors others in EMU and Critical Care LTM monitoring

• Mentors and supports technologists across all levels; provides educational in-services and contributes to ongoing clinical training

• Leads initiatives and actively engages in process improvement initiatives and team collaboration to optimize service delivery and patient outcomes

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Minimum Requirements

EEG Technician I

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or active student in a CAAHEP-accredited EEG program

• Board eligible for EEG Registry (ABRET) within 2 years of employment

• BLS certificationrequired within 2 weeks of hire and must be maintained

EEG Technician II

• Eligible for national board certification (ABRET)

• Must obtain EEG or CNIM certification within 2 years of employment or 1 year of board eligibility

• Current BLS certificationrequired

EEG Technician III

• Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET certification required and maintained)

• Current BLS certification required

EEG Technologist-CLTM Certified

• Credentialed through ABRET with CLTM Certification

• Current BLS certification required

​Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
    • Examples:
      • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
      • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
      • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous