AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified EEG Tech in Houston, Texas, 77001!
EEG Technician | Houston, TX | 13 Weeks Contract
Are you fascinated by the brain and skilled at turning electrical activity into meaningful clinical data? We’re looking for an experienced EEG Technician to join a dedicated Neurodiagnostic team in Houston, TX.
If you can confidently place electrodes, troubleshoot equipment, and keep patients comfortable while capturing high-quality studies, this opportunity could be your next great assignment.
Job Details
- Position: EEG Technician
- Location: Houston, TX
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 5×8
- Experience Required: 3 Years
- Weekly Pay:$1,900 to $2,080
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized EEG studies according to physician orders and established protocols
- Prepare patients for EEG procedures by explaining the examination and addressing questions or concerns
- Accurately apply electrodes using the international 10–20 system
- Operate EEG equipment and neurodiagnostic monitoring systems safely and effectively
- Obtain high-quality EEG recordings while minimizing artifacts and technical interference
- Monitor patients throughout studies and recognize clinically significant events requiring immediate attention
- Assist with extended, ambulatory, video EEG, and other neurodiagnostic studies as assigned
- Perform activation procedures such as hyperventilation and photic stimulation when clinically appropriate
- Document patient information, test conditions, medications, and relevant observations accurately
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment or recording issues during procedures
- Maintain EEG equipment, electrodes, supplies, and testing areas
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and facility protocols
- Communicate technical findings and significant patient observations to appropriate clinical staff
- Collaborate with neurologists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnosis
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited EEG or Neurodiagnostic Technology program preferred
- Minimum 3 years of recent EEG Technician experience
- Registered EEG Technician (R. EEG T.) certification through ABRET required by facility
- Current BLS Certification required
- Strong knowledge of EEG procedures, electrode placement, and neurodiagnostic equipment
- Experience with routine and long-term/video EEG monitoring preferred
- Familiarity with digital EEG systems and electronic medical records
- Strong understanding of infection prevention and patient safety practices
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a clinical environment
- Commitment to accurate neurodiagnostic testing and compassionate patient care