EMU EEG Technologist
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: EEG Tech

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)

Job Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience with EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) required
• EPIC system experience required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an EEG Technician
• EEG Technician experience within the last year
• Experience with EPIC system

Experience

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Higher years of specialty experience should be confirmed by recruiter if available (not specified here)

Background and Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • Statewide and county-level searches
  • Nationwide FACIS Level 3
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (not typically for EEG Tech)
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results required for some units; proof of submission must be on file if results are pending
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required for certain units; candidates must complete submission within 48 hours of contract signing and may start with results pending if proof of submission is provided

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start or two PPDs including one within 30 days) or chest X-ray if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella; booster required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, marijuana not required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the flu season (10/1–5/31)

Orientation and Training

• Pharmacology exam, point of care testing, and airborne precaution mask fitting during orientation (not pass/fail)
• Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for RNs and LPNs in certain units (not applicable for EEG Tech)
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week
• HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start

Documentation and Application

• Complete application/resume required
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Nursys verification required for RNs (not applicable for EEG Tech)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring a mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if unable to bring)
• Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted; no onsite renewals offered
• Candidates may start with pending background or CPS results if proof of submission is on file

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for an EEG Tech with specialized experience in respiratory and neuro diagnostics, requiring compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications.