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Electroencephalographic Technician - UI Health, Neurology

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 25, 2026
Electroencephalographic Technician - UI Health, Neurology Electroencephalographic Technician - UI Health, Neurology Hiring Department: Neurology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038442 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00PM - 11:00PM Shift: Evenings # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: March 10, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $27.54 - 42.56 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Provides key technologic leadership for the Department of Encephalography. Under general supervision from higher level personnel, instructs lower level staff in techniques used in EEG and performs complex technical duties. Recognized by staff for expert level knowledge of technologic procedures, equipment, and support systems. Communicates appropriately with attending and referring physicians, residents, patients and support staff to accomplish a variety of related tasks. Performs all tasks consistent with the principals of sound ethical behavior and judgment, maintains confidentiality concerning patient issues. Duties & Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of higher level personnel, performs electroencephalographic (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), and other neurophysiologic procedures in the Department of Encephalography. Acquires pertinent history from patient, family, or medical records. Applies the theory of operation, controls, and recording mechanisms to the patient care situation. Uses EEG and EP equipment for checking the impedance of applied electrodes. Differentiates between artifacts and examples of normal and abnormal EEG and EP patterns as well as notes clinical seizures and unusual occurrences. Performs operative neurophysiologic procedures utilizing the techniques described above. Adheres to operative guidelines in the performance of these responsibilities. Utilizes sound judgment in determining scope and applicability of examination requested to the patient conditions that present. Communicates with appropriate medical staff to eliminate any potential discrepancies and appropriately perform the examination the represents the best interest of the patient. Applies photic stimuli as required by the examination and directed by the attending physician. Applies hyperventilation as required by the examination and directed by the attending physician. Stocks and prepares examination room prior to patient arrival. Maintains a working knowledge of the EEG equipment in the department. Adheres and complies with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA. Defers complex problems to the Chief Technologist or attending physician. Reports equipment failures and potential problems related to the efficient operation of the department. Interacts on a daily basis with referring physicians in determining patient and examination requirements. Utilizes hospital-wide electronic information system for purposes including, but not limited to requisitioning, results reporting, and medical record retrieval. Interacts on a daily basis with patients and customers in order to provide directions, instructions, and other related information products. Provides support of general departmental functions in the absence of assigned staff. Utilizes sound judgment and decision-making. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school graduate or equivalent Successful completion of an accredited training program in electroencephalographic techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) setting. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19143?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c9b4c776025cba43920f8dce13202cea