What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEG Technician Apprentice position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role of an EEG (Electroencephalogram) Technologist Apprentice within our world-class team of caregivers. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, the EEG (Electroencephalogram) Technologist Apprentice functions as a trainee and follows established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the Epilepsy Center. The EEG Technologist Apprentice will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and/or epilepsy monitoring. The apprenticeship program will help build, develop, and train aspiring individuals into a successful healthcare career.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and holiday rotation requirements. During the initial three-month training period, the schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some weekend training required. This position pays a flat rate of $20/hr.
The apprenticeship is a one-year program and will take place at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Candidates are encouraged to submit a current résumé that includes their work history with their application.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Apply suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions, respiration monitors and EKG, select appropriate montages
- Calibrate and adjusts equipment
- Observe patients with video and digital recording equipment; ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly; check focus, lighting and microphone
- Abstract relevant patient information from clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of physical and biological sciences normally attained through high school course work with emphasis in those areas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one month of hire
- Six months of direct patient care experience or one year post-secondary education
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Requirements:
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting of patients, pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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