EEG Technician Apprentice

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking an EEG Apprenticeship Program participant to learn electro-neurodiagnostic procedures and prepare for the ABRET Registered EEG Technologist exam. After training, you will progress toward becoming a Registered EEG Technician and have opportunities for advancement within the Cleveland Clinic system.

The role requires learning and performing EEG examinations, epilepsy monitoring, and supporting the Epilepsy Center operations, with shifts including a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of post-secondary education required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross upon or within one month of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support functions essential to the operations of the Epilepsy Center.
• Receive training in performing EEG examinations and epilepsy monitoring.
• Apply electrodes to predetermined positions and select montages.
• Calibrate and adjust EEG equipment.
• Observe patients with video and digital recording equipment.
• Ensure EEG and tape are lined up correctly.
• Check focus, lighting and microphones.
• Abstract relevant patient information from records and questioning.
• Apply respiration monitors and EKG as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six months of direct patient care OR one year of post-secondary education

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

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.
The EEG Apprenticeship Program will expose you to all the cutting-edge technology and meaningful work that EEG Technologists do each day. You’ll be introduced to the electro-neurodiagnostic field and given an overview of the brain, the role of the technologist, and training on the diagnostic procedures used to monitor a patient’s brain and nervous system. You’ll also receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and epilepsy monitoring, calibrate and adjust equipment, observe patients with video and digital recording equipment, apply electrodes, respiration monitors and EKG, obtain relevant patient information from clinical records and questioning and prepare for the ABRET Registered EEG Technologist exam. After working as an apprentice, you’ll become a Non-Registered Monitoring Technician. Once you take and pass the exam, you’ll be a Registered EEG Technician and can apply for a rewarding career with Cleveland Clinic. Career advancement may include roles such as EEG reader, magnetoencephalography (MEG) technologist, intra-operative monitoring technologist and trainer of future EEG technologists.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM – 3:30PM during the training period (first 90 days). After training, this caregiver must be open to working variable shifts as follows:
7:00AM – 3:30PM, including weekends and every other holiday
3:00PM – 11:30PM, including weekends and every other holiday
11:00PM – 7:30AM, including weekends and every other holiday
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Support functions essential to the operations of the Epilepsy Center.
• Receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and/or epilepsy monitoring.
• 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 microphones.
• Abstract relevant patient information from the clinical record and obtain additional information through questioning.
• Apply electrodes, respiration monitors and EKG.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of direct patient care experience OR one year of post-secondary education
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross upon or within one month of hire
• Knowledge of physical and biological sciences normally attained through high school coursework with an emphasis in those areas

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Associate’s Degree or higher

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 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.
Pay Range
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