What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEG Technician Trainee position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Team is looking to add an EEG Technician Trainee to the team. Under close supervision, the EEG Technician Trainee receives training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and/or epilepsy monitoring. In this role, you will learn to perform electroencephalographic examinations on patients of all ages. You will also keep equipment in clean operating conditions as well as compile and forward charge slips for billing purposes as required. This opportunity will help you gain plenty of hands-on experience and help guide you down the path to becoming a Registered EEG Technician.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 4:00PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Receive training and instruction in the form of performing electroencephalographic examinations on patients in the laboratory or at the patient's bedside and Intensive Care Units.
Apply suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions and select appropriate montages.
Calibrate and adjust 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 records and obtain additional information by questioning.
Maintain equipment in clean operating condition.
Apply electrodes, respiration monitors and EKG.
Compile and forward charge slip for billing purposes as required.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within one month of hire
Six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of post-secondary education
Knowledge of physical and biological sciences
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Requirements:
- A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC, normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
- Ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
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