EEG Neurophysiology
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job
Highlights: · Department: EEG · Schedule:? full time days · Pay
Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available! · Shift
Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts?
· Location:MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Requirements: 3 years of experience with EEG or R EEG T credential
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. * *
Qualified external candidates only Fulfill your calling and be a
part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary: Performs
neurodiagnostic testing, to include EEG, EP, MEG, TMS, Epilepsy
monitoring, Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and
Electrocorticography. Completes all necessary documentation for
departmental record, patient procedures, etc. Participates and
assists in education and training opportunities. Job
Responsibilities and Requirements: POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time) Essential Functions: The Following
are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
Position Accountabilities 1) Performs standard and complex EEG
recordings according to established lab protocol, and guidelines
set forth by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. (1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 65% Criteria A) Performs EEG recordings,
including wake and sleep, bedside, electrocerebral inactivity (ECI)
evaluations and 24-hour ambulatory EEGs. B) Summarizes the
patient’s neurological status and clinical history and completes
the documentation needed for physician interpretation, including
history sheets, labeling of tracing, etc C) Monitors EEG for
special studies including WADA (sodium amytal studies), and ictal
SPECT studies. D) Notifies the surgeon of degraded responses during
surgeries. Troubleshoots and rules out any technical problems.
Alerts medical director or his/her designee when necessary. E)
Performs long term epilepsy monitoring to evaluate patients with
paroxysmal disturbances of cerebral function, electrocorticography
and cortical mapping. F) Maintains equipment( to include helium
exchange) and supplies for all studies performed. 2) Completes all
necessary documentation for departmental record, patient
procedures, etc. (2, 5, 6) 10% Criteria A) Enters charges daily for
procedures performed with no more than 1 error per week. B) Enters
required patient information into daily log books. C) Enters
information into hospital and department computer equipment for
other departmental functions (archiving patient data), service
requisitions, etc. 3) Supports all functions, goals and objectives
of the department as well as development of any new programs that
involve the Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit. (2, 4, 5, 6) 10%
Criteria A) Participate in development of new diagnostic testing
procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the
evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase. B) Educates
residents and other medical or technical staff in the technical
aspects, indications and limitations of Neurophysiology exams. C)
Mentors NDT-I and NDT-II coworkers to learn and develop advanced
skills in EEG, EMU, and/or NCV. D) Enhances professional growth and
development through annual participation in educational programs,
in-services, workshops, reading current publications on
Neurophysiology testing/technology and neurological diseases, on
line CME through various professional organizations & manufacturers
and viewing on-line education programs. 4) Safety/Infection
Control: Practices according to safety and infection control
policies. (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5% Criteria A) Practices universal
precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established
guidelines. Disinfects and cleans equipment according to
manufacturers guidelines and standards outlined by Infection
Control and department policy. B) Maintains a safe, clean,
comfortable and therapeutic environment for
patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
1. Maintains clutter free environment. 2. Keeps conversations and
background noise to a minimum 3. Adheres to dress code. 4.
Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition on a
daily basis. Troubleshoots & corrects technical problems as needed.
Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer’s service department
(if under contract) when malfunctions occur. C) Reports risk
management concerns. D) Assumes responsibility for completing all
hospital and department annual mandatory requirements E) Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner. 5) Service: Provides
service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University
Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and
respectful manner. (1, 3, 5, 6) 3% Criteria A) Demonstrates Care
and Courtesy to all patients, family members, hospital and medical
staff. Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism
when communicating with patients, physicians, co-workers and other
personnel. Clearly communicates procedures to patients and family
members to insure understanding and consent. B) Communicates
Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality as outlined in the
hospital policy. Maintains strict confidentiality in regards to all
patient, employee and hospital information. C) Demonstrates
Competence and Collaboration as outlined in the hospital policy.
Attends department meetings and other meetings as required.
Annually attends in-services that support Saint Louis University
Hospital mission and vision. D) Provides Cost Effective Services:
Minimizes overtime by scheduling and performing patient procedures
in the most efficient manner (flex time). Appropriately
uses/handles equipment and orders supplies to minimize expenditures
on repairs, replacement items and inventory. E) Attends regularly
scheduled hospital and department meetings that support and explain
the Mission of Saint Louis University Hospital and its operation.
F) Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and
respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of
safety. G) Participates and assists in education and training
opportunities 6) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality
Assessment into one’s daily work. (2, 3, 5, 6) 2% Criteria A)
Assists in the daily collection of data for the department’s
Performance Improvement Program (volume indicators monthly &
quality indicators are based upon department operation & requested
monitoring by the procedure review committee). B) Responsible for
the monthly and quarterly data analysis for each indicator in
preparation for the quarterly and annual summaries. 7) Age
Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: 2%
__x__Adolescent ___x__Adult ___x__Geriatric Criteria A)
Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development
necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by
the department. B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age
specific data to identify patient needs. C) Utilizes communication
skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and
interaction. D) Involves family or significant other in decision
making related to services provided. E) Demonstrates ability to
provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the
department assigned. 8) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care
to patients at high risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5, 8) A) Restraint
Care 1) Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to
application. 2) Applies restraints consistent with the approved
procedure. B) Pain Management 1) Follows pain management plan of
care, e.g.: repositioning, massage, immobilization, etc. 2) Reports
patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician.
C) Abuse Assessment 1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and
incorporates it into assessments. 2) Reports signs of possible
abuse/neglect to the physician and Risk Management, and recommends
appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for
evaluation. The following job accountabilities may be reassigned.
9) Provides assistance in the day-to-day operation of the
Neurophysiology Lab. (2, 6) 3% Criteria A) Utilizes work order
entry to report functions which need to be performed by
housekeeping or maintenance. B) Retrieves previously microfilmed
reports, videotaped procedures or digitally archived for
viewing/printing as requested. Perform data management/archiving
duties as requested. C) Assists in clerical duties as required,
including telephone responsibilities, typing of reports,
posting/mailing of reports, filing, scheduling, etc. D)
Participates in preparing & performing regular safety and infection
control surveys. Reports non-compliant issues to manager and if
necessary, safety or infection control director, and takes steps to
correct deficiencies. DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as
assigned or requested. Rationale for Essential Functions 1) The
performance of this function is the reason the job exists. 2) There
are limited employees among whom the performance of this function
can be distributed. 3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employee’s time. 4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function. 5)
Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences. 6)
The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees. 7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that
require the use of protective equipment 8) Exposure to tuberculosis
that requires the use of protective equipment Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work
experience . MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience required
REQUIRED COURSE (licensure/certification): Registered or within 18
months of hire date with EEG by ABRET. BLS required. SKILLS
(administrative/business): Compile statistics File, archive and
retrieve department patient files Computer skills helpful SKILLS
(equipment/machine): Various Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit
equipment for diagnostic and monitoring procedures. Hospital
computer system Hospital telephone system Calculator Copy machine
FAX machine WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne
pathogens. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and
wastes. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. May be
exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness).
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. May be required to
handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to
irregular hours. Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and
gel that are used in diagnostic testing procedures. Exposed to
chemicals for cleaning/disinfecting of equipment using hospital
approved agents. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye shield/goggles Gown Lab
Coat Mask Non-sterile medical gloves Sterile medical gloves
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers
patients (can exceed 350 lbs on rare occasions) Periodic heavy
physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs). Prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing/walking/sitting required. Pushes/pulls or
moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs) Manual
dexterity, mobility and fine motor skills required. Intermittent
exertion when performing studies. Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending, kneeling and crouching required in performing job duties.
VISION REQUIREMENTS: Be able to adjust vision for varying degrees
of room light. Bring objects into focus and see clearly at 20
inches or less. Employee
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Supervisor
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Manager/Director _____________________________________ Date
___________ The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to
be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
An individual working in their job classification must also perform
specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore,
the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are
subject to change at the discretion of the medical center. REQUIRED
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation
Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
(BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation
certifications may be required dependent on department. State of
Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Registered
Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) - ABRET
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation And Certification
for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) - ABRET
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Or Certified in
Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) - American Board of Registration of
Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Or Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R. EP T.) - ABRET
Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Or Registered Nerve
Conduction Study Technologist ( R.NCS.T.) - American Association of
Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) Work Shift: Day Shift
(United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department:
3600000037 EMG/EEG Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health
values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive
benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer
eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns
or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible
Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay
offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned,
unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition
Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath
Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health
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