Electroencephalogram Tech - Pediatrics

 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

The EEG Technician will perform routine EEG studies for patients referred by Pediatric Neurology providers, helping deliver high‑quality diagnostic care in a supportive, collaborative neuro team environment. Candidates will join a department known for its strong teamwork, growth opportunities, and commitment to exceptional patient care. This is a full‑time, in‑person role (8a–5p) that includes travel between locations, including the Texas Medical Center and the Bay Area Clinic.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Performs electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings on patients and analyzes the results; archives data; screens patients; monitors EEG system; prints films and maintains equipment; performes pre-authorizations for EEGs outpatient at UTP and inpatient for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at MHH.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for performing EEGs in the outpatient setting.
• Instructs, prepares, and monitors patients through EEG procedures, performs EEG recordings on patients and analyzes the resulting data.
• Works with the Faculty regarding the results.
• Screens patients; obtains and documents pertinent medical history from patients and referring facilities; reviews informed consent form with patients and families.
• Responsible for daily EEG system upkeep procedures; performs system checks and reports problems to appropriate personnel; maintains and sets up EEG machine.
• Performs acquisition/collection of EEG recordings on patients.
• Monitors patient position and activity. Ensures high quality data.
• Assists with EEG data analysis.
• Assists with the specialized recording requirements of research EEGs.
• Includes maintain IRB documentation.
• Participation and coordinator of audits, mock codes, and other QA procedures.
• Arrange hospital admissions; obtain authorizations/pre-certifications for procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and stocked.
• Stays abreast of current trends of technology and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• None
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Experience:

1 year of job-related experience required

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.