Registered EEG Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Florida Palm Beach Gardens’ team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Palm Beach Gardens’ physicians offer advanced expertise, innovative treatment, nationally renowned primary care and neurological specialty care. Specialties include cardiology, family medicine and sports health. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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. By performing 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 PRN caregiver in this position works any 2 set days per week from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited EEG program OR an Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field
Registered EEG Technician (R.EEG.T)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
One year experience as an EEG Technician

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

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.