What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered EEG Technician position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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. 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 at both Weston Hospital and the multiple ambulatory offices on campus. 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 caregiver in this position works varying shifts, Monday-Friday and every other weekend and holiday. The team is aligned with the 24x7 operation of the hospital. The schedule is provided a month at a time, and shifts will vary based on business needs.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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 at both Weston Hospital and the multiple ambulatory offices on campus. 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 caregiver in this position works varying shifts, Monday-Friday and every other weekend and holiday. The team is aligned with the 24x7 operation of the hospital. The schedule is provided a month at a time, and shifts will vary based on business needs.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- 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.
- 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
- Prior experience in a hospital setting
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.