EEG Technician 1

Job Description Summary

About the MUSC Neuroscience Program

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is home to one of the nation’s premier neuroscience programs, recognized for its excellence in patient care, innovation, and academic leadership. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic medical center, we deliver advanced, multidisciplinary care for a wide range of neurological conditions—including epilepsy, stroke, brain tumors, and neurodegenerative diseases—in both pediatric and adult populations.

Our award-winning team includes experts across neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychiatry, and neurodiagnostics. As a designated Level 4 Epilepsy Center, we offer the highest level of complex comprehensive epilepsy care, including both long-term Critical Care monitoring services and an advanced Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). MUSC Health offers you many opportunities to grow, including career ladder achievement to: EEG Technologist IV, CLTM EEG Technologist, Neuro Analyst, Clinical Unit Leadership, Clinical Systems Leads, Preceptors and Shift Leads.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000418 CHS - EEG (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Why Join Us? 

At MUSC, we offer an exceptional benefits package to support your well-being and growth, including: 

• Competitive salary with healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 

• Retirement plans with employer matching 

• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays and sick leave 

• Continuing education opportunities and professional development programs 

• Employee wellness programs and resources to support work-life balance 

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 

Additional Job Description

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 certification required 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 certification required 

EEG Technician III 

• Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET certification required and maintained) 

• Current BLS certification required 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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