Non-Registered EEG Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.  On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. 

As a Non-Registered EEG Technician, you will perform routine electroencephalographic examinations in a welcoming and encouraging workplace environment. In this position, you have an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands-on experience in EEG from expert physicians and caregivers.  

This role offers excellent growth opportunities, including the chance to specialize in Neurology within a dynamic and innovative department. Team members work on a stroke-certified unit, gaining comprehensive stroke education and hands-on experience with a diverse and complex patient population. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled nursing team known for strong clinical assessment skills and a dedication to continuous learning and exceptional patient care. Additional career development includes opportunities for shared governance involvement, serving as a preceptor, and pursuing leadership roles within the organization.  

A caregiver in this position works full-time 40 hours week.  Sunday – Saturday, Possible Weekends. Schedule can change  based on the week. 7am -11pm we need this candidate to be  flexible in the role and could be as easy as Monday to Friday, but will need the flexibility to work weekends, as needed. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field OR two years of direct patient care experience 

• Completion of an EEG Technician Trainee Program 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross   

• 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 

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.).