EEG Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Pediatric EEG Technician to join our multidisciplinary team at the Early Childhood Development & Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre. In this role, you will perform routine, sleep-deprived, and extended video-EEG monitoring on pediatric patients ranging from neonates to early school-aged children. You will work closely with pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, and rehabilitation therapists to provide high-quality diagnostic data that guides therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Patient Preparation & Child-Centric Care

• Calm and prepare young children and anxious parents by explaining the procedure using age-appropriate, non-threatening language or play-therapy techniques.
• Measure and accurately place electrodes on the child's scalp using the international 10-20 system, adapting quickly to smaller head sizes and sensitive skin.
• Employ behavior management techniques to keep pediatric patients still, cooperative, and comfortable during electrode application and testing.

2. EEG Testing & Monitoring

• Conduct routine, sleep, and prolonged video-EEG studies according to established clinical protocols for early childhood neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Implement activating procedures such as photic stimulation or hyperventilation safely, adapting them to the child's age and developmental capabilities.
• Monitor video feeds continuously to document and correlate clinical behaviors, movements, or seizures with the electrical activity of the brain.
• Identify and eliminate artifacts (such as muscle movements, crying, or pacifier sucking) to ensure clean, interpretable diagnostic traces.

3. Rehabilitation & Neurodevelopmental Collaboration

• Identify critical EEG abnormalities (e.g., epileptiform activity or severe slowing) and immediately notify the reading pediatric neurologist.
• Coordinate scheduling with speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure EEG tests do not conflict with the child's rehabilitation or intensive therapy windows.
• Maintain detailed documentation of the child's developmental baseline, clinical history, and behavioral responses during the test.

4. Equipment Maintenance & Safety

• Sanitize, clean, and maintain EEG electrodes and machines according to strict infection control and pediatric safety standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report technical issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Neuro-Electrophysiology, Neurophysiology Technology, or a closely related field.
• Certification from a recognized board or council (e.g., ABRET or local country equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience with dedicated experience or specialized training in pediatric or neonatal EEG monitoring preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the development sector
• Candidates with experience in high functioning consulting environment and project management in health and disability experience will be given preference.
• Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams.
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to lead and drive the project with a vision to achieve transformational change
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children