How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The EEG Technologist performs routine EEGs, LTMs, as well as more advanced testing (per program guidelines); recognizes clinically significant events and patterns; follows policy and procedures regarding critical test results; communicates with team members. Monitors LTM patients (on-site), evaluates, annotates, and classifies ictal, interictal, and paroxysmal events from EEG/video data. Recognizes physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts.
Responsibilities*
- Perform head measurement/marking according to the international 10-20 measuring system and accurately place and secure electrodes.
- Acquires satisfactory EEG recordings according to ACNS guidelines.
- Can fix electrodes, perform activation procedures such as HV and Photic, disconnect and move patients, and set up rooms.
- Performs routine and portable EEGs on any patient independently.
- Performs ECOG, ictal-SPECT, PET, WADA, surgical EEG language and motor mappings, LTM, Ambulatory and ICU video EEG monitoring under general supervision.
- Can recognize basic EEG state changes (awake/drowsy/ sleep)
- Has advanced EEG pattern and seizure recognition knowledge.
- Participates in EEG rounds and EEG reviews.
- Meets the ASET's National Competency Skill Standards.
- Trains new staff/students.
- Performs measurement check-offs.
- Has hospital training to alert supervisor and/or activate hospital systems, such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc., per established protocols when encountering patient clinical issues.
- Follows the seizure action plan.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
Electroencephalograph Technologist Registered
- High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- R.EEG T. Certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist
- Reasonable experience as an EEG Technician
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and healthcare team members
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification
Electroencephalograph Technologist Non-Registered
- High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body
- Eligibility or certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist. Must obtain credentials within the eligible pathway timeframe, calculated from the date of hire to continue employment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and healthcare team members
Desired Qualifications*
- ASET 100 course
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Work schedule will be assigned by the Pediatric Epilepsy Technical Supervisor / Coordinator. Work schedule may include shifts during the 24 hour, 7 day/week operations of the LTM, EEG and Epilepsy Laboratories. Participation in 24 hours on call schedule and overtime as assigned. Mandatory overtime may be possible.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, providing an additional financial incentive for qualified external candidates who accept the offer. Additional details will be provided during candidate interviews.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.