EEG Technician

Amergis · Fort cavazos, United States

EEG Technician

Setting:  Healthcare Facilities

Job Type:  Contract - Full Time

Pay:  $40 / Hour

Hours:  40.00

Location:  Fort Hood, TX

$46.00/Hour Total Compensation ($40.58 Base Pay + $5.42/hr Supplemental Pay)

Support Those Who Serve

Amergis is seeking a certified EEG Technologist to join a premier military medical facility at Fort Hood, Texas. In this rewarding role, you'll provide advanced neurodiagnostic services to active-duty service members, military families, retirees, and veterans while supporting an important mission that directly impacts military readiness and patient care.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your neurodiagnostic expertise in a highly respected healthcare setting while enjoying exceptional benefits, paid time off, federal holidays, and bonus opportunities.

What We Offer

In addition to Amergis' comprehensive benefits package, eligible employees may receive:

• Up to 2 weeks of paid time off
• Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• $40.58/hour base pay plus an additional $5.42/hour (up to 40 hours per week)
• $8,000 sign-on bonus
• Annual $8,000 retention bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Long-term assignment stability within a federal healthcare environment

Schedule & Work Environment

• First shift: 0700–1600,  Second shift: 0800–1700, Third shift: 1000–1900
• This position may require additional on-call coverage due to inpatient admissions and the need to perform EEG studies on hospitalized patients. Additionally, the neurologist is expected to be out on paternity leave, which may increase the demand for coverage.
• Overtime opportunities may be available
• Potential for rotating shifts, alternate clinic assignments, weekends, evenings, and holidays based on mission requirements
• Participation in on-call and callback rotation may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited EEG training program
• Formally trained as an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technologist
• ABRET Certification required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 1 year of EEG experience within the last 2 years
• Experience performing:
  • Routine EEG studies
  • Patient preparation and monitoring
  • Neurodiagnostic equipment operation
  • Brain wave interpretation support
  • Clinical documentation and quality assurance
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to meet all federal background, credentialing, and compliance requirements

Note: Online-only EEG training programs do not satisfy formal training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As an EEG Technologist, you will:

• Perform routine and specialized EEG studies
• Conduct long-term epilepsy monitoring
• Perform evoked potential testing (BAER, VER, SSEP)
• Assist with nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) procedures
• Monitor patients across inpatient, outpatient, ICU, emergency department, neonatal, pediatric, and adult care settings
• Apply and maintain accurate electrode placement using the 10-20 system
• Identify technical artifacts and ensure study quality
• Modify recording protocols to obtain technically sufficient studies
• Review patient history and collaborate with providers to optimize testing
• Maintain complete and accurate medical documentation
• Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
• Provide support for emergency and stat EEG procedures

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of:
  • Background investigation/security screening
  • Drug screening
  • Physical examination
  • TB testing
• Compliance with DHA vaccination requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout clinical environments for extended periods

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. 

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.