University Hospitals is proud to announce an upcoming cohort of the EEG Technician Trainee Program! The program will begin January 2027.
The EEG Training Program at UH offers a combination of classroom-based education, and hands on training, which will prepare participants for an exciting career in the electro-neurodiagnostic (END) field.
This program is a paid one (1) year opportunity that prepares current UH caregivers to become ABRET certified EEG Techs for the UH system. Please review key details for the opportunity below:
- Travel is required (during the program and after graduation) through the UH system.
- Must be able to provide proof of your high school diploma or GED attainment.
- Classroom training is Day shift for the majority of the program, with the rest of training occurring on the shift you are hired for.
- Shifts may vary, however most opportunities include a combination of Evenings and/or Nights.
A Brief Overview
This position is an entry level position for training in the performance of all routine and specialized EEG testing. Trainee will obtain knowledge and principles to be a competent Electroencephalography (EEG) technologist. Trainee will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze data during recordings, and ensure information obtained is valid and interpretable. Trainee will become familiar with various equipment and departmental guidelines. Trainee will learn to assess patient's status and identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs. Trainee will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior, develop proper communication skills within the healthcare environment, and promote professional growth within the field. Trainee will participate in all didactic and clinical aspects of the EEG training program. What You Will Do
- Performing related trainee duties as directed by Lead EEG Technologist, Supervisor, and/or Manager.
- Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Follows all established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times.
- Complies with established safety procedures, and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to EEG Lead Technologist, Supervisor, and/or Manager.
- Helps keep laboratory in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Take and keep record of good notes.
- Be prepared for tests.
- Turn in homework in timely manner.
- Take initiative.
- Become familiar with specific brain wave patterns to identify abnormal or seizure activity in various formats.
- Obtain patient's cooperation for the best performance of the test, especially while working with children or patients with altered mental status.
Additional Responsibilities
- Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other customers.
- Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
- Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.
- Participates in scheduled record review sessions with reading fellow attending physicians and/or other EEG Technologists.
- Participates in observation part of the EGG training program.
- Learns to set up patients within the designated time period (1.5 hours for an in-lab patient, 2.0 hours for a portable or video EEG recording) under supervision of an EEG Technologist until deemed competent.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Math Aptitude (Required proficiency)
- Mechanical Ability/Manual Dexterity (Required proficiency)
- Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills (Required proficiency)
- Medical Terminology (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements