Registered Monitor Technician

Registered Monitor TechnicianJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.A Registered Monitor Technician monitors electrophysiological data on patients in special recording rooms and at other locations using closed circuit audio/visual equipment as well as electrophysiological recording instruments using both surface recording electrodes as well as electrophysiological recording instruments.The person in this role will work three 12-hours shifts 7:00pm-7:00am.A caregiver who excels in this role:Performs long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment, electro physiological recording instruments while interacting with patients.Performs all functions of an Registered EEG Technologist including assisting physicians in the reading and interpretation of EEG and clinical seizures.Performs record keeping duties using the computer, maintains daily logs of the patients status and reports same to co-workers.Compiles and forwards billing information to the work leader or supervisor.Sets-up for recording and stimulation of monitoring electrodes and care for patients with invasive electrodes and assists with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.Assists with "Spect Scans".Assists physicians in research studies, protocols and documentation.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field.Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T) with Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Minimum one year recent experience in Epilepsy long term monitoring.Knowledge of all areas of general EEG testing and instrumentation plus demonstrated competency of long term epilepsy monitoring techniques and interventions.Physical Requirements:Manual dexterity in order to place electrodes precisely and to operate recording equipment.Ability to push and maneuver EEG machine weighing 320 pounds.Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.Requires some exposure to communicable disease and 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.