Inpatient EEG Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - EEG Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Position: Inpatient EEG Technician
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On Call: No
• Floating: Yes, between multiple hospital locations as needed
• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Specialty Experience:

  • Adult ICU and EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit)
  • Pediatric ICU and EMU experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • CLTM (Certified Long Term Monitoring Technologist)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility & Department Overview

• Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Clinical Neurophysiology Lab includes:

  • Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM) team
  • Outpatient EEG team
  • Inpatient EEG team
  • EMG team
  • Neurovascular team
• Services both adult and pediatric patients with:

  • Routine EEGs
  • Long-term Monitoring (LTM)/Continuous EEG
  • EMU
  • Epilepsy Surgery including SEEG, Cortical Mapping, WADA, and SPECTs
• EEG Technologists rotate between live monitoring and technical tasks such as hook ups, wire maintenance, activations, and skin checks
• Operations run 24/7 with multiple EEG Technologists on night shifts
• Monitoring rooms at both adult and children’s hospitals

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Peak months are August and September. Travelers should consider this before accepting or extending assignments.
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC only)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required for adult critical care units; not required for pediatric units
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Must be through AHA/AAP
• Other Certifications:

  • Tech Certification Verification (National) required for allied health professionals
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ER and as applicable
  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
  • Color Blind Testing required prior to start
  • Competency Exams required, with pediatric OR preferences noted

Licensure

• State License: South Carolina license required (RRT license for Respiratory Therapists)
• Primary Source Verification: Must show active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs as applicable
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Additional Health Documents:

  • Sterile Processing Techs require CMP and CBC labs and specific physical assessment forms (not applicable for this role)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of online modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Radiation Badge: Not required for EEG Techs
• Emergency Preparedness: Awareness of possible emergency response duties during hurricane season

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a world-class epilepsy and neurodiagnostic center with a supportive team and advanced technology.