Research EEG Technologist

About the Job

Position Summary:

The Epilepsy Institute in the Department of Neurology is hiring a Non-Registered Research EEG Technologist (Research Professional
1) to support clinical research protocols and neurodiagnostic studies. Once competencies are evaluated, the technologist will perform electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, electrode application/repairs, data collection, and testing procedures for research participants as well as supporting our Registered Clinical EEG Technologists in our clinical epilepsy program. This will be a 3-year position with extensions available contingent on performance and availability of funding.

Teamwork and cross-collaboration are very important in this role as it will involve interactions with internal groups (e.g., Fairview, UMP, etc.). We welcome candidates with attention to detail who have excellent interpersonal communication skills. This is expected to be a mostly in-person position, with some work being able to be completed remotely. Primary work locations include the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis, MN and at the University of Minnesota Physicians Minnesota Comprehensive Epilepsy Program in St.

Louis Park, MN.

Work Schedule:

In-person, specific work hours vary (40 hours a week), Monday - Friday with variable weekend work.

• Prepare and perform clinical research electroencephalography(EEG) studies, including participant setup, recording acquisition,and data management of standard and complex electroencephalographic recordings and evoked potentials.
• Support EEG-related research activities for ongoing and future studies across the Department of Neurology.
• Perform sleep staging on research EEG recordings (upon completion of required training).

• Support clinical EEG and stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) studies by assisting Registered EEG Technologists with setup and acquisition of recordings during SEEG monitoring admissions in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Monitor participant respiration, heart rate, and brain activity during procedures while operating recording equipment.
• Maintain electrode recording quality throughout monitoring sessions and perform electrode repairs as needed.
• Strict adherence to safety standards, clinical practice guidelines, and HIPAA confidentiality policies.

• Assist with the organization, de-identification, and archiving of research EEG datasets.
• Scan long-term EEG recordings, annotate events, mark specific brain activity, and prepare summarized readings for interpretation by Principal Investigators and reviewing physicians.

• Ensure availability and proper functioning of supplies, testing hardware, and neurodiagnostic equipment.
• Assemble, adjust, clean, and replenish testing instruments,supplies, and procedure rooms before and after participant sessions.
• Collaborate with research and clinical staff in evaluating newneurodiagnostic equipment and supplies.

The Epilepsy Institute is a first-of-its-kind institute created to change the trajectory of epilepsy itself. By uniting precision care, personalized therapies, and preventive neuroscience within a single bold mission, the Institute will transform how epilepsy is treated today and redefine what is possible tomorrow. It will serve as a global home for discovery, innovation, and education – where clinical insight fuels scientific breakthroughs, and breakthroughs rapidly return to patients.

Pay Range: $24.04/hr - $31.25/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type :
Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor…