EEG Technician Pediatric Epilepsy Sleep Lab

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cleveland is seeking an EEG Technician for the Pediatric Epilepsy Sleep Lab. The candidate will efficiently perform electroneurodiagnostic studies, provide age-specific care, and maintain equipment in a clean condition. Requirements include a degree from an accredited EEG program and minimum 2 years of experience. Candidates must possess strong math and computer skills, communication skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. Basic Life Support certification upon hire is mandatory. Opportunities for professional growth available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical EEG experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited EEG program is essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electroneurodiagnostic studies to inpatients.
• Provide age-specific care during procedures.
• Maintain EEG equipment and recording area.

Skills

Math Aptitude

Computer skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Medical Terminology

Knowledge of EEG equipment

Knowledge of placement of EEG electrodes

EEG Pattern recognition skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited EEG program

High School Equivalent / GED

Job description

Job Description - EEG Technician Pediatric Epilepsy Sleep Lab (25000BC5)

EEG Technician Pediatric Epilepsy Sleep Lab - ( 25000BC5 )

A Brief Overview

Demonstrates successful technical/patient skills by efficiently performing Electroneurodiagnostic studies in age-specific manner to inpatients and identifying clinical events. Clips and archives EEG studies. Accurately completes all patient documentation forms and database entry. Provides preliminary and final results to other medical personnel upon request. Maintains equipment and recording area in a clean and operational condition. Demonstrates EEG knowledge to autonomously utilize clinical and technical expertise to its fullest potential with no supervision.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates successful technical/patient skills by efficiently performing electroneurodiagnostic studies out-patient and inpatient portables.
• Provides age-specific care to patients.
• Accurately completes all charge entry, database entry and any necessary registration forms.
• Provides preliminary and final results to other medical personnel upon request.
• Maintain equipment and recording area in a clean and operational condition.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates behaviors which significantly impacts the productivity, efficiency or quality of the laboratory or department.
• Trouble shoot equipment malfunctions.
• Clip and archive EEG records in timely manner.
• Be familiar with departmental and ASET guidelines for specialized tests as mentioned above without direct supervision on all recording devices.
• Performs specialized testing such as carotid endarterectomy setups, WADA testing, EEG with Tilt Table, EEG with PET scan according to departmental and ASET guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduate of an accredited/ABRET recognized EEG program (Required) or
• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 2+ years Trained on the job in EEG with minimum of two years of clinical EEG experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Math Aptitude (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills (Required proficiency)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Medical Terminology (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of EEG equipment (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of placement of EEG electrodes (Required proficiency)
• EEG Pattern recognition skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling OccasionallyReaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue

11100 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland 44106