Registered EEG Technologist

Role summary

Registered EEG Technologist is a role at INTRANERVE NEUROSCIENCE in Des Moines, Iowa, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Salary: USD 27–35 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Registered EEG Technologist

Company

INTRANERVE NEUROSCIENCE

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 27–35 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-07

Job description

Description

INN is seeking a Per Diem Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (REEGT) in Des Moines, IA. Minimum of 12 months experience in the field of Neurodiagnostics is required; graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program highly desirable.

Schedule:

Per Diem. Estimated every other weekend (days) for a total of approximately 16-20 hours every two weeks.

· Day shift

· Rotating weekends

General Summary

Under the direction of the Neurodiagnostic Supervisor/Clinical Instructor, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to INN policies and procedures of routine and STAT EEG, as well as AEEG and cEEG studies. This position includes marking, clipping, and pruning studies, archiving data, and providing a descriptive analysis per company and hospital policy and procedures. The onsite R. EEG T. will also perform electrode maintenance, complete daily charging of studies, facilitate delivery of reports as appropriate, assist in training of Neurodiagnostic Assistants, and perform other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Neurodiagnostic Equipment

Works independently to perform neurodiagnostic hookup, calibrates acquisition machine, evaluates and adjusts equipment, and optimizes recording parameters to acquire relevant data and information.

Implements appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity and filters, to assure accurate recording of information.

Keeps onsite equipment clean and free from environmental hazards, and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to the Department Supervisor and facility IT Department.

2. Neurodiagnostic Procedures

Reviews the patient’s medical history and medications received to understand the impact upon the EEG/EP data and integrates this information appropriately into their ongoing analysis of the EEG/EP waveforms.

During testing, interacts with hospital staff and Reading Neurologist to provide interpretive data regarding patient’s neurological status.

Is highly skilled in EEG/EP pattern recognition and can provide a technical description/descriptive analysis to the Reading Neurologist.

Distinguishes between and labels physiological and non-physiological artifacts.

Recognizes and marks clinical and subclinical activity.

Identifies and labels normal patterns, normal variants, abnormal patterns, seizure activity.

Uses standardized ACNS terminology when creating a technical description

Understands medical and pharmacological/anesthetic conditions that influence the study.

Exercises independent judgement in determining when brainwave patterns require the notification of the on-call reading physician.

Aids the Neurodiagnostic Assistant to ensure future hook-ups are high quality.

During completion of neurodiagnostic studies, NDT: Verifies recording and electrode integrity, Displays most appropriate montage, Documents all stimulation performed, Identifies and documents artifact reduction techniques

3. Documentation

Inputs patient information to create database file (demographic information and descriptive data) for neurodiagnostic patients

Accurately documents during each patient timeout process.

Documents most recent neuro assessment observed, and clinical changes as observed

Notates any skin breakdown, according to INN and facility policy

Notates alternative electrode placements, according to INN and facility policy

4. Communication

Communicates and interacts professionally with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees

Coordinates performance improvement and quality assurance measures by participating in monthly staff meetings and Educational opportunities within the department and by attending local, regional, and/or national conferences

Ensures timely communication and response to email and cell phone

Participates in conference meetings and video calls as requested by INN leadership or Facility leadership

5. Administrative duties

Assists in maintenance of supply inventory and creation of EEG bundle packs

Relays supply inventory levels as appropriate to Department Supervisor

Performs administrative project work as assigned

Assists the INN leadership through training and orientation of newly hired employees

Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques

Knowledge of electrophysiological equipment used in performing tests on patients along with correct procedures followed in Conducting tests and examinations

Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees

Displays vigilance in infection control protocol including hand hygiene, aseptic and sterile technique, and low-level disinfection procedures

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, while concentrating on monitoring computer screen images

Knowledgeable in neuroanatomy relevant to neurodiagnostic procedures

Comprehends accepted abbreviations used in an ICU/cEEG and EMU settings

Stays abreast of updates in ACNS Guidelines and applies changes, as appropriate per protocol

Demonstrates competency in operating neurodiagnostic equipment and troubleshooting as necessary

Ability to work quickly and is proficient when stressful conditions arise

Ability to visually evaluate normal and abnormal adult and pediatric waveforms

Apply basic computer knowledge and data entry skills

Understands networking and is sufficient in basic troubleshooting

Ability to listen to directions, take orders orally and perform a repeat-back procedure

Knowledge to identify common seizure types/epilepsy syndromes and their EEG correlate

Physical Skills and Working Conditions

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with rare likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed

Use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and face sh