EEG Technician

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Temporary Per Diem Neuro Tech, you will be a crucial diagnostic specialist, providing essential neurophysiological testing for a diverse patient population on an as-needed basis. You will be instrumental in capturing vital brain and nerve activity data, directly contributing to accurate neurological diagnoses and the formulation of effective treatment plans. Every day you will independently perform high-quality routine and specialized neurodiagnostic procedures, such as EEGs, Evoked Potentials, or Nerve Conduction Studies, meticulously preparing patients, accurately applying electrodes according to established protocols, and skillfully acquiring precise data. 

To be successful in this flexible role, you will leverage your deep understanding of neurophysiology and expert technical skills to adapt procedures to individual patient needs and clinical indications, always striving for diagnostic excellence. You will collaborate effectively with neurologists, physicians, and unit staff, providing critical data that informs treatment decisions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from certified Neuro-diagnostic program or four (4) or more years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of EEG, EMG standards
• An understanding of medical terminology
• Excellent mechanical/electrical skills to be able to maintain and trouble shoot equipment
• Working knowledge of sterilization techniques and universal precautions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to operate a computer
• Working knowledge of test interpretation and techniques
• A high school diploma or GED is required for this position

Preferred 

• American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABERT) Certification