EEG Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

EEG Tech Travel/Contract Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Electroneurodiagnostic Technology)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day/Evening, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), rotating weekends
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Dates Available: May 11 or May 18, 2026
• Call: No call required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an EEG Technician
• EEG Technician experience within the last year

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) issued
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA issued (check unit description for requirement)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA issued (check unit description for requirement)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - if applicable
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start and upon expiration

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start date, including SSN trace, county, nationwide, and sex offender searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required if education verification cannot be completed
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form required within 90 days of start (state mandated)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
• Physical exam must be collected to meet agency standard (not required by facility)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (with specific guidelines for positive history)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form (required for direct patient care or blood/body fluid exposure)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement during flu season)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if working in Microbiology Department)

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pediatric and Adult Telemetry exams required for inpatient units (NICU, PICU, Pediatric units) and adult specialties; must be completed through agency LMS with strict passing criteria and remediation process
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Completion of various vaccine exemption forms if applicable (flu, MMR, Varicella)
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for telemetry if applicable

References and Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract with day/evening 10-hour shifts and no on-call duties, ideal for experienced EEG Technologists with pediatric experience preferred. Compliance with state and facility-specific background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.