Monitoring Technician (Registered)

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Monitor Technician, you will set up, perform and monitor EEG tests for patients within the Epilepsy Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using some of the latest and modern technologies. While helping patients feel at ease throughout treatment, you can also benefit from the wealth of professional and educational development resources offered to caregivers by Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, from 7:00pm—7:30am. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Monitor electrophysiological data on patients in special recording rooms and at other locations using closed circuit audio/visual equipment, electrophysiological recording instruments, surface recording electrodes and electrophysiological recording instruments.
• Perform long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electro physiological recording instruments while interacting with patients.
• Perform all functions of a Registered EEG Technologist, including assisting physicians in the reading and interpretation of EEG and clinical seizures.
• Perform record keeping duties using the computer, maintain daily logs of patient status and report information to co-workers.
• Compile and forward billing information to the work leader or supervisor.
• Set-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.
• Assist with "Spect Scans” and physicians in research studies, protocols and documentation.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field
• Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of recent experience in epilepsy long-term monitoring
• Knowledge of all areas of general EEG testing and instrumentation
• Demonstrated competency of long-term epilepsy monitoring techniques and interventions

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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.

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $25.13

Maximum hourly: $38.33

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).