EEG Technician Trainee

Registered EEG TechnicianCleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technicians use specialized equipment and processes to monitor a patient's nervous system activity. They set up, perform and monitor EEG tests which record the electrical activity of a patient's brain over time. EEG Technicians work under the supervision of epileptologists, neurologists or other doctors. By performing outpatient EEG monitoring in this role, you will help to create specialized diagnoses to assist in creating patient care plans as well as help to manage patients with chronic conditions. Caregivers in this role often feel fulfilled and valued for their work and feel as though they are able to make a positive change. Come be a part of a team that will allow you to gain hands-on experience and push you to learn and grow with every patient interaction.A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:30AM – 4:00PM, including an on-call rotation. Martin North will be the primary work location, but floating to Martin South and Tradition will be required, as needed.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform routine and complex EEG examinations in the laboratory, at the patients bedside, Intensive Care Units and operating room.Select predetermined electrode combinations and observe patient with video recording equipment.Ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly.Check focus, lighting and microphone.Abstract relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtain additional information.Perform electroencephalographic examinations on patients.Schedule and organize special procedure tests, angiography, X-ray studies, etc.Serve as an instructor for new personnel.Provide training in the interpretation of EEG recordings, applications and the academics of EEG technology.Maintain equipment in clean operating condition and perform proper maintenance.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Completion of an accredited EEG program OR an Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care fieldRegistered EEG Technician (R.EEG.T)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red CrossOne year experience as an EEG TechnicianPhysical Requirements:Manual dexterity in order to place electrodes precisely and to operate recording equipment.Ability to push and maneuver EEG machine weighing 320 pounds and Evoked Potential machine weighing 420 pounds.Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.