EEG Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

EEG Tech

• Location: Sacramento, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 x 12 hours (18:45 to 07:15), includes weekend rotation
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Role Overview

Performs routine and specialized non-invasive neurological tests as ordered by the physician to diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent injury or disease. Works independently, using sound judgment, to perform safe and precise procedures and deliver accurate results to the physician in a timely manner. Builds patient confidence and cooperation through assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication with patients, families, and other providers.

Required Qualifications

• Registered EEG Technologist
• 1 year of experience as an EEG Technologist, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county and nationwide searches, sex offender search, and education verification (not required if highest education is high school). International search is required only for candidates who lived outside the US in the last 3 years. Open cases are not permitted at start. Conditional clearances are not accepted at some locations.
• Exclusion checks: Federal and state exclusion database searches (EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, Medi-Cal), with FACIS completed within 2 weeks of start and monthly updates.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Marijuana is excluded from new screens.
• TB: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days of start).
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B (or signed declination). Adult Tdap within 10 years of start.
• Flu vaccine: Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination during flu season. Candidates without proof must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start.
• Fit test: Annual N95 fit test required (3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, or 1804 Small). Failure may require respirator training.
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam completed before start. Online exams are not accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required before start and renewed annually.
• Certification verification: Primary source verification of EEG certification within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Employment history: 7 years of work history with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained, and employment verification is required.
• Documents to review or sign before start: Job description, standards of business conduct, general regulatory orientation, vendor training, code of conduct, overpayment refund policy, and conditional offer of employment attestation.
• Questionnaire: Required for RNs only (not applicable to this EEG Tech role).