Monitoring Technician (Registered)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Cleveland is seeking a Monitor Technician to join their team. This role involves monitoring electrophysiological data and supporting epilepsy patients with long-term EEG testing. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics, be a registered EEG Technologist, and possess BLS certification. This full-time entry-level position offers the chance to work in a respected institution with advanced technology in patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field required.
• Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T) is necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or Red Cross is mandatory.
• One year of recent experience in epilepsy long-term monitoring is preferred.
• Knowledge of EEG testing and instrumentation is essential.
• Competency in long-term epilepsy monitoring techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrophysiological data on patients using audio/visual equipment.
• Perform long-term EEG monitoring for adult and pediatric patients.
• Assist physicians in reading and interpreting EEG and clinical seizures.
• Maintain daily logs of patient status and report information to coworkers.
• Compile and forward billing information to the work leader.
• Prepare for recording and care for patients with invasive electrodes.
• Assist with Spect Scans and research protocols.

Skills

Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring

Patient interaction

Record keeping

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related field

Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Electrophysiological recording instruments

Computer software for record keeping

Job description

Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Monitor Technician, you will set up, perform and monitor EEG tests for patients within the Epilepsy Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using some of the latest and modern technologies. While helping patients feel at ease throughout treatment, you can also benefit from the wealth of professional and educational development resources offered to caregivers by Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, from 7:00pm—7:30am.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrophysiological data on patients in special recording rooms and at other locations using closed circuit audio/visual equipment, electrophysiological recording instruments, surface recording electrodes and electrophysiological recording instruments.
• Perform long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electrophysiological recording instruments while interacting with patients.
• Perform all functions of a Registered EEG Technologist, including assisting physicians in the reading and interpretation of EEG and clinical seizures.
• Perform record keeping duties using the computer, maintain daily logs of patient status and report information to co-workers.
• Compile and forward billing information to the work leader or supervisor.
• Set-up for recording and stimulation of monitoring electrodes and care for patients with invasive electrodes and assists with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.
• Assist with "Spect Scans” and physicians in research studies, protocols and documentation.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field
• Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of recent experience in epilepsy long-term monitoring
• Knowledge of all areas of general EEG testing and instrumentation
• Demonstrated competency of long-term epilepsy monitoring techniques and interventions

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.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease and body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care