EEG Technologist Non Registered

Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful Indian River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.

As a Non-registered EEG Technologist at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, you will be provided with ample opportunities to grow & expand your career. Within this position, you will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations and/or epilepsy monitoring. Non-registered technicians should expect to be in this role for one year with the expectation that they will become fully registered as an EEG Technologist.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who

• Has both strong communication and dexterity skills.

• Has a passion for working with others.

• Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

• Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team.

• Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and has decisive judgement.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive support for your Registered EEG Certification and CLTM (Certification in Neurophysiologic Long-Term Monitoring) credentials. You will be able to move into different roles within the department, including Registered EEG Tech Readers and IOM (Intraoperative Monitoring) Technicians.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Selects predetermined electrode combinations (montages) to obtain recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.

• Monitors on the same apparatus, other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc.

• Observes patient with video recording equipment; ensures EEG and tape are lined up exactly; checks focus, lighting and microphone.

• Sets-up patient for continuous monitoring at the bedside with video, if indicated.

• Instructs nursing staff on pushing event button and care of videos.

• Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtains additional information.

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Electroneurodiagnostics or related patient care field.

Certifications:

• Technologist must successfully obtain the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) credentialing for R. EEG T. (Registered EEG Technologist) within two years of hire into this position.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• One year experience as a non-registered EEG Technician.

• Two years direct patient care experience may substitute for the Associate's Degree requirement.

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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