EEG Technician Registered

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an EEG Technician to perform routine electroencephalographic examinations and support a collaborative care team. This role involves working evenings with potential weekend and holiday shifts, contributing to improved patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications include an accredited EEG program or related degree, R.EEG.T certification, BLS, and at least one year of EEG experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EEG program or an Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field.
• Registration as an EEG Technician (R.EEG.T).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the AHA or Red Cross.
• One year of experience as an EEG Technician.

Responsibilities

• Select predetermined electrode combinations and observe patients with video recording equipment.
• Check focus, lighting and microphone.
• Abstract information from patient records and obtain additional details.
• Perform electroencephalographic examinations on patients.
• Schedule and organize special procedure tests and imaging as needed.
• Serve as an instructor for new personnel and prepare them for registry exams.
• Provide training in EEG interpretation and technology.
• Maintain EEG equipment in good condition and perform proper maintenance.

Skills

EEG technique

Observation of patients

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited EEG Program / Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics

Tools

Video recording equipment

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Registered EEG Technician, you will perform routine electroencephalographic examinations. In this position, you have an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills alongside expert caregivers to improve treatment experience and outcomes. All the while, you can take advantage of the numerous opportunities available across the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. including every other or every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Select predetermined electrode combinations and observe patients with video recording equipment, ensuring EEG and tape are lined up exactly.
• Checks focus, lighting and microphone.
• Abstract relevant information from patient 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 and prepare new personnel for successful completion of registry exams.
• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited EEG Program or an Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field
• Registration as an EEG Technician (R.EEG.T)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of experience as an EEG Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting of patients, pushing beds, carts and wheelchairs.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

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.).