Electroencephalogram Technician (EEG)

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC’s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year.

Job Summary:

EEG Technician work closely with, and under the supervision of the Neurologists and perform Electroencephalography, Nerve Conduction Studies (including Electromyography, Repetitive Nerve Stimulation), and Evoked Potential Studies.

Responsibilities:

• Practices proper entries and records on the Hospital Information System
• Well versed in preparing patients and recording high-quality EEG and nerve–muscle tracings, with the ability to detect and eliminate artifacts
• Possesses theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge of special EEG techniques, including photic stimulation, hyperventilation, adult and pediatric EEG montages, electrode pasting for long-term video EEG, ICU recordings, pediatric EEGs, pruning EEG videos, and identifying important electrographic events; as well as NCS procedures such as repetitive nerve stimulation, comparative nerve studies, and special nerve studies (e.g., blink reflex)
• Has the ability to perform or learn evoked potentials and intra-operative peripheral or brain surface recordings
• Cleans electrodes and machines and ensures proper storage
• Maintains equipment and performs minor adjustments when faults occur
• Maintains adequate stock of paper, electrodes, paste, jelly, EMG needles, and related supplies
• Ensures proper storage of all apparatus
• Maintains logbook records of EEG and EMG procedures
• Coordinates with colleagues to ensure smooth laboratory operations and emergency services when required
• Complies with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, and cooperates with hospital management to meet these requirements
• Works in accordance with documented OSH procedures, instructions, and assigned responsibilities
• Is familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Reports OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues, and assists with risk assessments and incident reports
• Complies with waste management policies and procedures
• Attends required OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness sessions
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

Education & Qualifications:

• College Degree in Radiography or its equivalent. Preferable to have MRI training of 2 years.
• A certificate/diploma holder in Neurotechnology
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.