Non-Registered EEG Technician

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Non-Registered EEG Technician to perform routine electroencephalographic exams in a supportive team setting. You will gain hands-on EEG experience from expert physicians and caregivers while advancing in Neurology within a dynamic department.

The role includes stroke education and opportunities for governance and leadership development. This full-time position involves Sunday–Saturday shifts with some weekend work; hours are 7:00am–11:00pm and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of direct patient care experience.
• Completion of an EEG Technician Trainee Program.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• ABRET credentialing for R. EEG T. within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroencephalographic examinations.
• Select predetermined electrode montages to obtain recordings and reduce artifacts.
• Monitor other physiological parameters during EEG.
• Observe patient with video recording equipment and ensure proper setup.
• Set up patient for continuous monitoring at bedside with video.
• Instruct nursing staff on event button use and video care.
• Abstract relevant information from patient records and obtain additional data.

Skills

EEG knowledge

Clinical observation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related field

Two years of direct patient care experience

EEG Technician Trainee Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ABRET credentialing within 2 years

Tools

Video recording equipment operation

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

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Job Title

Non-Registered EEG Technician

Location

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Pulmonary Function Testing-Hillcrest Hospital

Job Code

C19004

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-11:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

As a Non-Registered EEG Technician, you will perform routine electroencephalographic examinations in a welcoming and encouraging workplace environment. In this position, you have an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‑on experience in EEG from expert physicians and caregivers. This role offers excellent growth opportunities, including the chance to specialize in Neurology within a dynamic and innovative department. Team members work on a stroke‑certified unit, gaining comprehensive stroke education and hands‑on experience with a diverse and complex patient population. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled nursing team known for strong clinical assessment skills and a dedication to continuous learning and exceptional patient care. Additional career development includes opportunities for shared governance involvement, serving as a preceptor, and pursuing leadership roles within the organization.

This is a full‑time role. A caregiver in this position will work Sunday to Saturday with possible weekends. Hours are 7:00am to 11:00pm with the need to be flexible on shift times.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform electroencephalographic examinations.
• Select predetermined electrode combinations (montages) to obtain recordings, recognize artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Monitor on the same apparatus, other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro‑oculograms, respiration, etc.
• Observe patient with video recording equipment, ensure EEG and tape are lined up exactly, and check focus, lighting and microphone.
• Set‑up patient for continuous monitoring at the bedside with video, if indicated.
• Instruct nursing caregivers on pushing event button and care of videos.
• Abstract relevant information from the patients' clinical record and obtain additional information.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or a related patient care field OR two years of direct patient care experience
• Completion of an EEG Technician Trainee Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) Credentialing for a Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.) within two years of hire

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 and Evoked Potential machine weighing 420 pounds.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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