Non Registered EEG Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

As a Registered Neurodiagnostic Technician, you will perform a variety of technical and other duties related to the electroneurodiagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests help physicians diagnose and monitor neurological conditions such as epilepsy, seizures, sleep disorders, brain injuries and more. In this position, you will get the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by supporting the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, while working with advanced technology in a dynamic clinical environment.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Selects predetermined electrode combinations (montages) to obtain recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Monitors on the same apparatus, other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc.
• Observes patient with video recording equipment; ensures EEG and tape are lined up exactly; checks focus, lighting and microphone.
• Sets-up patient for continuous monitoring at the bedside with video, if indicated.
• Instructs nursing staff on pushing event button and care of videos.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtains additional information.
• Other duties as requested.

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field.

Certifications:

• Technologist must successfully obtain the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) credentialing for R. EEG T. (Registered EEG Technologist) within two years of hire into this position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Two years direct patient care experience may substitute for the Associate's Degree requirement.
• Completion of an EEG Technician Trainee Program

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 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.77

Maximum hourly: $31.68

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.).