Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the EEG Tech reports to the Sleep Lab Manager. This position, under the supervision of a Registered EEG Tech and Physician, will be responsible for assisting with EEG testing.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of test including ensuring all materials are available and assisting with electrode application
- Ensure patient safety during clinical testing
- Observe testing to record electrical activity emitting from the brain and input into the appropriate software
- Prepare data and documentation for interpretation by a physician
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required. Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) required within 6 years of hire.
- Experience: Previous experience in EEG or a sleep lab, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position may be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.
