Non-Registered EEG Technician
About The Position
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. 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. 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. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work 7:00am to 11:00pm with possible weekend requirements.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field OR two years of direct patient care experience.
- 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.
- Two years direct patient care experience may substitute for the Associate's Degree requirement.
- Completion of an EEG Technician Trainee Program
Responsibilities
- Perform electroencephalographic examinations.
- Select predetermined electrode combinations (montages) to obtain recordings, recognize artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
- Monitor on the same apparatus, other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc.
- Observe patient with video recording equipment, ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly, and check focus, lighting and microphone.
- Set-up patient for continuous monitoring at the bedside with video, if indicated.
- Instruct nursing caregivers on pushing event button and care of videos.
- Abstract relevant information from the patients' clinical record and obtain additional information.
- Successfully obtain the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) credentialing for a Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) within two years of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
